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Sandra Ostad competes for the University of Missouri in the Big 12 Conference in NCAA D1. In 2010, her team made history by making it to the NCAA D1 National Tournament.
Sandra Ostad from Oslo, Norway competes for the University of Missouri in the Big 12 Conference in NCAA D1. In 2010, her team made history by making it to the NCAA D1 National Tournament. ‘The Tigers’ ended their season with a national ranking of #15. Before her collegiate career, Sandra competed in World, European and Nordic Championships.
I have loved practicing and being with my teammates. It’s been so much fun meeting people and getting to know so many other great athletes. The best thing so far was when we won Regionals and knew that we made history and were going to Florida to compete at Nationals.
There are a lot of things that have made me into a better gymnast. First of all just being here and working out with some of the best gymnast in the country. It’s been great having them as teammates, not just because of all the support I’ve got but also because I’ve had someone to look up to. The coaches are great too and have helped me with everything I needed. I’m looking forward to working more with them now that season is over.
It was a good experience. I’ve been to the World Championship a couple of times, but this competition was something I’ve never experienced in my life. All the gymnasts and the teams, all the fans, everything around it made it so special. I can’t wait to get started on new stuff and get ready for next year. To watch some of the best gymnasts in the country compete gave me a lot of new motivation.
We’ve already started to work drills and basic just to get our skills better and more consistent. Then we’ll work on new skills and put together a new and harder routine for next year. The goal for next season is of course to make it to the Nationals again and this time try to make it to the “Super Six”. I’m first of all focusing on my team, but also in making finals as an individual and becoming an all-American. This fall there is the World Championship and if everything works out with school and practice I will try to qualify and compete for Norway.
See how Sandra is doing here: http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-gym/miss-w-gym-body.html
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