Sabrina Vega was first introduced to gymnastics at the age of 6 while attending a friends birthday party at a local gym. She immediately feel in love with the sport and saw this was something she would enjoy and could do. Her first competition was as a Level 4 gymnast. After six months she moved to Dynamic Gymnastics. Sabrina met her current coaches, 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist Teodora Ungureanu-Cepoi from Romania (Bela Karolyi's former gymnast) & Sorin Cepoi former Romanian Olympian who have contributed to her very successful status as a Gymnast.
Where have you traveled to for Competitions?
I have traveled from Westchester New York to Manhattan New York, Long Island, Rochester New York, Binghamton New York, Rhode Island, Albany New York, Las Vegas, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Puerto Rico & Texas.
What are some your favorite skills?
I really enjoy doing Gingers.. I really love doing all the skills because I am always learning how to fix it or how to add to the skill or just new skills.
What is your favorite event?
I love all 4 events. I would say all 4 events are my favorite.
What is your favorite TV show?
My favorite T.V. shows are Dancing with the Stars, American Idol & House.
What are a few of your most memorable moments?
One of my most memorable moments was at States as a Level 7 gymnast,when I broke the New York State Record.
My second most memorable moment was as a Level 8 gymnast making it to Regionals and winning first place All Around.Also winning first place as part of the New York State Team.
My third most memorable Moment was as a Level 9 Gymnast winning States, Regionals & Easterns. It was so amazing.
My fourth most memorable moment was testing in as an Elite Gymnast winning and then competing in the American Challenge as an Elite gymnast and winning the All Around.
My Fifth most memorable moment is not fifth at all, it is the most memorable of them all. It is the making of the Junior USA National Team at the 2008 Visa Championship. As time passes adding to my most memorable moments is having my 1st International Assignment to compete for Team USA and having us do as well as we did. Bringing the Team Gold as well as our individual achievements. It was all so amazing to share this experience with my teammates.
What are your goals for gymnastics?
My Goal in gymnastics is to make it to the 2012 Olympic Games.
Do you have superstitions or good luck charms?
No, just believing in God, knowing that he will carry me through & Praying.
