23 fun facts about Wisconsin 'American Ninja Warrior' star Taylor Amann from our Q&A
She's back!
"catch me on @ninjawarrior this Monday, June 16 at 8/7c on @nbc — i'm so grateful for another shot to step up, show up, and see what I've got !!" That's what Wisconsin's own "ANW" veteran Taylor Amann shared on Instagram on June 12.
Las Vegas qualifiers, which will continue for several more weeks, began airing in early June. Ahead of her Season 17 debut, Amann graciously stopped by the Journal Sentinel newsroom for a rapid-fire Q&A of sorts.
The result: 23 fun facts about the local Ninja, including her favorite Wisconsin restaurant (Hint: It's in the Third Ward), her favorite athletic-wear brand — she has a brand deal with them — and what she considers to be her biggest accomplishments:
Answer: I'm from Hartland, Wisconsin. And now, I live downtown Milwaukee.
I went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
I'm a social media manager for The Weaponry advertising and ideas agency here downtown Milwaukee. And, I own my own photography business.
My journey started on "Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness" back in 2016. And, I just filmed my fifth season of "American Ninja Warrior."
The seasons Amann competed on and how far she made it on each can be found here.
I grew up doing gymnastics since I was 4 through high school. And then, I started pole vaulting in high school through college.
My biggest accomplishments: Winning the Big Ten Championship in the women's pole vault three times. And then, also winning "Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness." That was a really cool experience.
"I like doing HITT workouts, where it's a combination of cardio and strength training."
I love listening to the "Big Bootie" playlist because the music changes and it just gives you a little bit of each song. And, it usually pumps me up pretty well.
My favorite gyms downtown are the Milwaukee Athletic Club, and then, Train Moment.
In the summer, I like to paddleboard. And in the winter, I like to snowboard.
My family. Yeah, they mean the world to me.
My favorite restaurant in downtown Milwaukee is Onesto. I just love Italian food.
My favorite food is anything breakfast.
I love the Cream Soda Olipop over ice. So good.
Probably Stone Creek. Yeah, it's a good one.
I love Anthropologie downtown.
I'd have to say BYLT Basics.
California, for sure. I'm a Cali girl at heart.
Definitely CapCut. I use it for all my content and for work. And I'm on it almost all day.
One of my all-time favorites is "Sweet Home Alabama." Super-cute.
My favorite TV show all-time is "Gossip Girl." I've probably watched it six times through at least.
Me and my fiancé like to go to Screaming Tuna, Onesto and Momo Mee. Those are our favorites.
I'm excited to get married at the end of this month! And then, go on our honeymoon to the Dominican Republic.
"ANW" Season 17 airs at 7 p.m. Mondays on NBC.
Episodes steam on Peacock, NBC's streaming service, the day after they air.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: American Ninja Warrior Season 17: Facts about Wisconsin's Taylor Amann
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