Snider Announces Three to Incoming Class of 2023
11/14/2022 9:27:00 AM | Women's Gymnastics
PITTSBURGH – Head coach, Samantha Snider, announced the addition of three new Panthers to the University of Pittsburgh gymnastics team recruiting class of 2023.
"I am really excited about this signing class," said head coach Samantha Snider. "It is one of the strongest recruiting classes in Pitt gym history. They bring with them a level of talent, competitiveness and success that will elevate our program."
Snider added Julie Madsø, Gabi Ortiz, and Emily Todd, who will each begin their careers at the start of the 2023-24 academic year.
Julie Madsø | All-Around | Asker, Norway | Oslo Turn
CLUB
Norwegian Champions (2018-2022)…Norwegian Champion (2020 & 2022)…Nordic Champion (2022)…Norwegian Junior all-around Champion (2019)…National Team Gymnast.
PERSONAL
Born Aug. 20, 2004…Daugter of Cicilie Røttum and Jonas Madsø…Has one brother: Christian Røttum Madsø…Plans to major in Business or Accounting…Attended WANG Toppidrett – Oslo High School.
MADSØ ON PITT
"I chose to commit to Pitt mainly because of the great opportunities Pitt provides, both academically and in athletics. I also loved the coaches and the team, as well as their mindset."
SNIDER ON MADSØ
"We are thrilled to welcome Julie to our team. She will make an instant impact on all four events as she uses her wealth of international experience to elevate our program. She is a beautiful gymnast that fans will love watching compete in the Fitzgerald Field House."
Gabi Ortiz | All-Around | Land O' Lakes, FL | LaFleur's Tampa
CLUB
State vault Champion (2022)…State bars Champion (2022)…Received a perfect score at Charity Challenge Cup (2022)…State bars Champion (2021)…State all-around Champion (2021)…Two time Regional Champion (2021 & 2022)…Two time National Team Member (2021 & 2022).
PERSONAL
Born March 17, 2005…Daughter of Anilda and Jorge Ortiz…Has one sibling…Plans to major in Food Science and Nutrition…Attended Land O' Lakes High School.
ORTIZ ON PITT
"The Pitt gymnastics coaching staff and team made really me feel at home. Also, I instantly fell in love the city-campus feel."
SNIDER ON ORTIZ
"Gabi is an extraordinary athlete who will shine here at Pitt. She is an explosive gymnast who will be a stand-out on floor and vault while contributing on all four events. Her energy and enthusiasm will captivate our fans immediately following her arrival and will continue throughout her career at Pitt."
Emily Todd | All-Around | Bristol, England | The Academy of Gymnastics
CLUB
Competed for England at the Northern Europeans…Team Champion and 3rd individually…Represented England in the 2022 Leverkusen Cup England Representative…Leverkusen Cup team category winner…Leverkusen Cup 1st on bars (2022)…Championships bar final placing 7th…English Championships final placing 7th (2022)…British Teams Silver Medalist…England Squad (2019-2022).
PERSONAL
Born Dec. 23, 2004…Daughter of Sarah and Nick Todd…Has three siblings: Alex, Abi, and Zack… Plans to major in Psychology…Attended Bradley Stoke Community School.
TODD ON PITT
"[I chose Pitt] because of the incredible atmosphere and it was like one big family. Pittsburgh is such a lovely city and a beautiful place to visit."
SNIDER ON TODD
"We are excited to add Emily to our team and program. She is a well-rounded athlete who will take this program to the next level and make an immediate impact upon her arrival. Her level of international competitive experience will push the success of our program to new heights."
"I am really excited about this signing class," said head coach Samantha Snider. "It is one of the strongest recruiting classes in Pitt gym history. They bring with them a level of talent, competitiveness and success that will elevate our program."
Snider added Julie Madsø, Gabi Ortiz, and Emily Todd, who will each begin their careers at the start of the 2023-24 academic year.
Julie Madsø | All-Around | Asker, Norway | Oslo Turn
CLUB
Norwegian Champions (2018-2022)…Norwegian Champion (2020 & 2022)…Nordic Champion (2022)…Norwegian Junior all-around Champion (2019)…National Team Gymnast.
PERSONAL
Born Aug. 20, 2004…Daugter of Cicilie Røttum and Jonas Madsø…Has one brother: Christian Røttum Madsø…Plans to major in Business or Accounting…Attended WANG Toppidrett – Oslo High School.
MADSØ ON PITT
"I chose to commit to Pitt mainly because of the great opportunities Pitt provides, both academically and in athletics. I also loved the coaches and the team, as well as their mindset."
SNIDER ON MADSØ
"We are thrilled to welcome Julie to our team. She will make an instant impact on all four events as she uses her wealth of international experience to elevate our program. She is a beautiful gymnast that fans will love watching compete in the Fitzgerald Field House."
Gabi Ortiz | All-Around | Land O' Lakes, FL | LaFleur's Tampa
CLUB
State vault Champion (2022)…State bars Champion (2022)…Received a perfect score at Charity Challenge Cup (2022)…State bars Champion (2021)…State all-around Champion (2021)…Two time Regional Champion (2021 & 2022)…Two time National Team Member (2021 & 2022).
PERSONAL
Born March 17, 2005…Daughter of Anilda and Jorge Ortiz…Has one sibling…Plans to major in Food Science and Nutrition…Attended Land O' Lakes High School.
ORTIZ ON PITT
"The Pitt gymnastics coaching staff and team made really me feel at home. Also, I instantly fell in love the city-campus feel."
SNIDER ON ORTIZ
"Gabi is an extraordinary athlete who will shine here at Pitt. She is an explosive gymnast who will be a stand-out on floor and vault while contributing on all four events. Her energy and enthusiasm will captivate our fans immediately following her arrival and will continue throughout her career at Pitt."
Emily Todd | All-Around | Bristol, England | The Academy of Gymnastics
CLUB
Competed for England at the Northern Europeans…Team Champion and 3rd individually…Represented England in the 2022 Leverkusen Cup England Representative…Leverkusen Cup team category winner…Leverkusen Cup 1st on bars (2022)…Championships bar final placing 7th…English Championships final placing 7th (2022)…British Teams Silver Medalist…England Squad (2019-2022).
PERSONAL
Born Dec. 23, 2004…Daughter of Sarah and Nick Todd…Has three siblings: Alex, Abi, and Zack… Plans to major in Psychology…Attended Bradley Stoke Community School.
TODD ON PITT
"[I chose Pitt] because of the incredible atmosphere and it was like one big family. Pittsburgh is such a lovely city and a beautiful place to visit."
SNIDER ON TODD
"We are excited to add Emily to our team and program. She is a well-rounded athlete who will take this program to the next level and make an immediate impact upon her arrival. Her level of international competitive experience will push the success of our program to new heights."
Emily Todd Uneven Bars vs. Kent State
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