Washington Woman Makes History as First Mother to Complete ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Obstacle Course

A 42-year-old woman earned the title of the first mother and the oldest woman to hit a buzzer in the history of the TV show “American Ninja Warrior.”

A competitor climbs the last wall of the challenge at the "American Ninja Warrior" screening and course demonstration In celebration of the show's first Emmy Award nomination, at Universal Studio, in Universal City, Calif., on Aug. 24, 2016. Valerie Macon/AFP/File photo via Getty Images

A 42-year-old Washington woman earned the title of the first mother and the oldest woman to hit a buzzer in the history of NBC’s hit sports TV show “American Ninja Warrior.”

Now in its 11th season, the American TV entertainment competition follows hundreds of competitors across the country as they battle to complete a series of tough obstacle courses.