Krista Caldwell vied a chance to compete for the title of “American Ninja Warrior” during a taping of the NBC television program in Baltimore.

A pair of former Slippery Rock University athletes have traded the track oval for the warped wall.

Former track standouts Sabrina Anderson and Krista Caldwell vied for a chance to compete for the title of “American Ninja Warrior” during a taping of the NBC television program in Baltimore April 28 and 29.

Now in its 11th season, “American Ninja Warrior” follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacles in both city and qualifying rounds across the country.

The overall season winner takes home a grand prize of $1 million.

This is an excerpt — read Sunday's Butler Eagle to learn more about their training and motivations to compete.