Sara Shumar Timken was one of NCAA Div. III's elite breaststrokers in the late 1980s and early 1990s, earning nine All-America honors and helping the Fighting Scots finish as high as sixth at the national championship.

Wooster's persistence on the recruiting trail paid off, as the Fighting Scots' coaches stayed in touch consistently and the program felt like home once Shumar visited. She made an immediate impact, placing seventh in the 100 breaststroke at the Div. III Championships as a first-year with a time of 1:09.05. Wooster had two of best in Div. III in the sprint breaststroke that year, as fellow hall of famer Brooke Henderson took fifth. Elsewhere, Shumar went 2:30.42 in the 200 breaststroke for 14th and was part of Wooster's fifth-place 200 medley (1:52.61) and eighth-place 400 medley relay (4:10.04) teams at the national meet.

As a sophomore, Shumar again earned All-America status in the 100 and 200 breaststroke, placing within the top-10 in each with times of 1:08.99 and 2:30.29, respectively. On relays, she was part of Wooster's 12th-place 200 medley relay that touched at 1:54.18. Two more All-America swims were turned in by Shumar in 1991. Her time of 1:09.14 was 13th in the 100 breaststroke, while in relay action, she helped the 200 medley to 10th with a time of 1:51.53.

Upon graduating with a degree in business economics, Shumar had the seventh-most All-America honors in program history. She was the fourth Scot to earn five individual AllAmerica certificates and is now one of 12 in program history to achieve that.

At the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships, Shumar was part of Wooster's runner-up 200 medley relay in 1989. Wooster's relay consisting of W Association Hall of Famer Kathy Behringer, Henderson, and Wendy Freeburn posted a time of 1:53.79. She helped Wooster to a third-place NCAC finish as a first-year.

"From the moment Sara joined the team, her talent, work ethic, and competitive spirit were undeniable," shared Keith Beckett, Wooster's head coach at the time. "Those coupled with her motivation and coachability enabled her to make an immediate impact on an already strong and competitive team. As her career progressed and the team further evolved, so did Sara, emerging as a team leader and go-to performer. Her standout performances within both the conference and NCAA helped define the program's success throughout her career."

Shumar started her own company in 2004 and stepped away to become a full-time mother in 2009. She later obtained a real estate license. Heavily involved in the community, she has served on the Wooster Alumni Board, Canton Symphony Board, and Lawrence School Board. She currently serves on the North Canton Medical Foundation. She is an avid tennis player and golfer.

Shumar and her husband, Robert '91, reside in Canton, Ohio, and have three adult children, Cameron, Parker, and JP '25, an All-NCAC swimmer for the Scots.