Highlands Ranch mom debuts on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Local Highlands Ranch mom, Angela Fuller made her debut on the “American Ninja Warrior” stage in the fourth episode of season 15.

e 42-year-old married mom of two was once a competitive gymnast and cheerleader but after su ering a broken back in a car accident and further injury, Fuller thought her active life was over after being put on disability.

Fuller once again fell in love with gymnastics and through her kids, fell in love with the ninja lifestyle over the past few years.

After four years of applying to compete on the NBC show, Fuller called herself the happy dance ninja and was excited to run the course. Host Matt Iseman said there was no one more excited to run the course than her.

Wearing her Faith over Fear shirts, Fuller’s family and her best friend were standing behind the fth obstacle course, cheering her on.

“I was so happy because my dream came true,” said Fuller. “To get on that stage and have my best friend there, my hero and my family — I won.” in freezing temperatures, Fuller was ready to run the brand new qualifying course. e course started with the pole vault. Each ninja had to jump onto the pole and climb to the top as it was being lowered. e goal was to make it to the landing before reaching the water.

Taking the stage at 2:30 a.m.

“It was an obstacle that once it got wet, it couldn’t be dried,” said Fuller.

Although Fuller did not make it past the pole vault, she is still grateful for the experience.

In a social media post Angela wrote: “We are all on di erent journeys and everyone’s accomplishments should be celebrated.

So the fact ANW still decided to include my short run and big smiling face on my episode is such an honor.”

Fuller said she realized that she is inspiring more people by not hitting the buzzer because it’s more relatable as only a few people hit the buzzer on the latest episode.

When thinking about competing on another season, Fuller said she will never say never. However, the most important part of this experience was making it onto the stage.

“I won by being there,” said Fuller.