A gymnast in a black and red leotard backflips over a vaultLeah Hennel/COC
Leah Hennel/COC

Frédérique Sgarbossa

Biography

  • Won all-around gold at the 2023 Canada Games; also won bronze on vault and silver in the team event for Quebec 
  • Was the alternate to the Canadian women’s team at the 2023 FIG World Championships 
  • Was part of the Canadian women’s team that won bronze at the 2023 Pan American Championships

A Little More About Frédérique

Getting into the Sport: Started gymnastics at age 3 because she had a lot of energy and her sister was doing it… Started competing at age 5… Outside Interests: Has committed to attend Iowa State University but will defer until 2024… Enjoys fishing in the off-season… Odds and Ends: Inspired by teammate Ellie Black for never giving up despite injuries and setbacks… Always travels with her teddy bear…