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Drew Drechsel Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Biography, Facts

Drew Drechsel Quick Info
Height5 ft 9 in
Weight74 kg
Date of BirthJanuary 6, 1989
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Eye ColorDark Brown

Drew Drechsel is an American reality television star, parkour performer, and businessman who is best known for his stint with American Ninja Warrior, a sports entertainment competition based on the Japanese television series Sasuke. As of 2019, Drew Drechsel had been a 9-time American Ninja Warrior.

Born Name

Drew Drechsel

Nick Name

Real Life Ninja, American Ninja Warrior

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Florida, United States

Residence

Connecticut, United States

Nationality

American

Occupation

Reality Television Star, Parkour Performer, Businessman

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

74 kg or 163 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Drew Drechsel has dated –

  • April Beckner (2015-Present) – He started going out with fellow Ninja trainer April Beckner in April 2015 and the duo has been blessed with a boy named Korey Kade Drechsel (b. December 1, 2019).
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Athletic capabilities
    • Has often sported a stubble

    Drew Drechsel Facts

  • He spent his childhood years growing up in Coral Springs, Florida.
  • Drew Drechsel later shifted to Fairfield, Connecticut.
  • It was in the year 2004 that he first started parkour.
  • He became the first competitor in American Ninja Warrior to be awarded “POM Run of the Night” 3 times in one season.
  • Drew Drechsel has co-owned the Real Life Ninja Academy, a set of gyms with locations in New York and Connecticut.
  • In 2020, he was accused of child s*x crimes and was arrested for seeking s*x with a minor and inducing her into sending him s*xually explicit images.
  • Following the allegations, the American Ninja Warrior cut ties with Drew and a spokesperson said, “American Ninja Warrior is a family show that has inspired countless people, and we will not let the actions of one contestant tarnish the hard work and amazing stories of so many,” adding, “Moving forward, the American Ninja Warrior brand will sever all ties with Mr. Drechsel, including his appearance on future seasons of the show.”
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    Carisa Kissane

    Update: 2024-05-20