Dec. 15, 2009

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Missouri gymnastics Head Coach Rob Drass announced that Sandra Ostad of Oslo, Norway, will join the 2009-2010 team after the holiday break. The 19-year-old will bring a load of talent to the squad especially on uneven bars and balance beam. Ostad was the Norwegian National Champion on bars and beam in both 2007 and 2008. Most recently, she won the bars title at the 2009 Northern European Championships.

"We are extremely excited for Sandra to join our team," Drass said. "We feel fortunate that she is coming here to Mizzou. I think her international experience will really help us achieve our team goals."

Ostad is expected to officially join the team when pre-season practice resumes at the end of the month.

The Ostad Profile
Name: Sandra Ostad
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Oslo, Norway
High School: Bjerke videregaendeskole
Height: 5-1
Event: All-Around
Birthdate: 10/15/90
Club Team: Oslo Turnforening