Selena Laniel is a firefighter and single mother of two daughters from San Diego, California.
American Ninja Warrior[]
American Ninja Warrior 4[]
She first competed in American Ninja Warrior 4. She was one of only a few women to reach the Jump Hang in Southwest Qualifying. Unfortunately, she failed there due to not being able to jump far enough. Her performance did earn her a wildcard spot in Vegas, though. In Vegas, she performed the best out of all the female competitors there, becoming the only woman to clear the Rolling Maruta. She nearly stuck the landing on the Jumping Spider, but lost it and fell into the water. She then became one of the top female athletes in American Ninja Warrior.
Laniel did not compete in American Ninja Warrior 5 due to her firefighter training.
American Ninja Warrior 6[]
She returned for American Ninja Warrior 6. Everyone had high hopes for her, and she was able to get through the first 3 obstacles, having a bit of fun in the process. Unfortunately, she was one of many women to fail at the Jumping Bars Into Cargo.
American Ninja Warrior 7[]
In American Ninja Warrior 7, she adopted an interesting technique on the Mini Silk Slider. While most competitors jumped to the rope, she reached out with her feet. Unfortunately, it was the wrong technique, and her strength gave out, becoming one of 4 dozen competitors to fail the brutal obstacle.
American Ninja Warrior 9[]
In American Ninja Warrior 9, Selena competed in the Los Angeles qualifiers, although her run was cut it was revealed she failed the Block Run.
American Ninja Warrior 10[]
In American Ninja Warrior 10, she competed in LA once again. She had a great run, making it to the Doorknob Drop before falling on it. This was the best performance of her career and she made the women's top 5.
In the city finals, she failed the Jumper Cables and did not advance to the national finals.
American Ninja Warrior 11[]
She competed in Los Angeles again. Her run was cut, but it was revealed that she didn't even make it past the first obstacle, surprisingly wiping out on the new Shrinking Steps.
Selena is set to compete in American Ninja Warrior 17.
Other Appearances[]
Laniel competed in Team Ninja Warrior, a member of Towers of Power, with Brandon Mears and Dan Polizzi, but she was replaced with Traci Dinwiddie, due to an injury she had during one of the rounds.
Team Ninja Record[]
| Season | Episode | Round | Heat | Opponent Team | Opponent | Result | Notes | Individual Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team: Towers of Power | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 (Qualifying) | Round One | 2 | Team Midoryama | Meagan Martin | Loss | Selena fell at the Dancing Stones. | 0-1 |
| 1 | 2 (Qualifying) | Round Two | 2 | Golden Hearts | Natalie Duran | Loss | Selena fell at the Bungee Road and injured her right shoulder in the process. Traci Dinwiddie served as her alternate for the rest of the season. | 0-2 |
| 2 | 7 (Qualifying) | Round One | 1 | Ninja Brittens | Jessica Britten | Win | Jessica fell at the Ring of Fire. | 1-2 |
| 2 | 7 (Qualifying) | Round One | 4 (Sudden Death) | Ninja Brittens | Jessica Britten | Win | Jessica fell at the Swing Jump and got injured. | 2-2 |
| 2 | 7 (Qualifying) | Round Two | 2 | InvincAbels | Jeri D'Aurelio | Win | Jeri fell at the Floating Tiles. | 3-2 |
| 2 | 9 (Wildcard) | Round One | 2 | NorCal Ninjas | Anna Shumaker | Loss | Selena fell at the Swinging Spikes. | 3-3 |
| 2 | 9 (Wildcard) | Round Two | 1 | Karsten's Fast Kats | Joy Strickland | Loss | Both of them fell at the Swinging Spikes. However, Joy reached the obstacle first. | 3-4 |
| 3 | 5 (Qualifying) | First Matchup | 2 | Three Wishes | Brittany Hanks | Loss | Selena fell at the Spin Cycle. | 3-5 |
American Ninja Warrior Results[]
| ANW | # | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Failed Jumping Spider (Stage One) | Last Woman Standing. |