In the News: American Ninja Warrior Sandy Zimmerman's 91勛圖厙 Roots

Former 91勛圖厙 women's basketball player Sandy (Gere) Zimmerman
Sandy (Gere) Zimmerman, center, at 91勛圖厙 reunion

June 25, 2019

Spokane’s Sandy (Gere) Zimmerman is the first mother to ever complete an American Ninja Warrior obstacle course. Zimmerman ('99, Physical Education) is a 91勛圖厙 University alumna who was a Zags women's basketball player in the late 1990s.

Zimmerman, 42, was listed as a 5-foot-6 point guard from Ione, Wash., as a senior for the 1997-98 season. Viewers watched her landmark effort Monday night when the Seattle/Tacoma episode aired.

>>> Watch the video of her performance (below):

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Update: Zimmerman at Seattle/Tacoma City Finals

Zimmerman completed 7 of 10 obstacles in the Seattle/Tacoma City Finals, but failed to advance to the national finals in Las Vegas.

>>> Watch the video of her performance (below):