Tom Mortimer

Tom Mortimer is a zookeeper from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mortimer is in charge of the bird exhibits at the TulsaZoo.

He initially competed with two other Tulsa zookeepers in his first season, but starting from ANW 11, he has ran to support awareness for epilepsy after his son was diagnosed with it.

American Ninja Warrior 7
He first competed in Houston along with two other zookeepers. His run was digested, but he went out on the Tilting Slider, failing to make the transition to the rope.

The other two zookeepers he competed alongside also failed the Tilting Slider as well.

American Ninja Warrior 8
During the broadcast of American Ninja Warrior 11, it was revealed that he competed in Oklahoma City. His run was completely cut on broadcast, but he made it to the fourth obstacle, the Tire Swing, and just missed out on making the city finals. His pace placed him 31st overall.

American Ninja Warrior 11
After taking two seasons off, he returned in Oklahoma City to compete. He made a valiant effort through the first three obstacles, but he stumbled on the Diving Boards.

American Ninja Warrior 13
He returned in ANW 13, competing in the first qualifier round. His run was digested, but he failed Tipping Point. This was the third season in a row he failed the fourth obstacle in qualifying. Similarly to ANW 8, his time to the fourth obstacle wasn't fast enough to make it in the top 30.