SSG Sandra Uptagrafft

Athlete

Sport: Shooting

Event: 10m Air Pistol Women and 25m Pistol Women

Hometown: Phoenix City, Alabama

High School: Beverly Hills High School

College: Keller Graduate School of Management

Joined Army: October 1989

MOS: 68J, Medical Logistic Specialist

SSG Sandra Uptagrafft was born in Singapore. Her family moved to London, England, when she was three months old and then to the Los Angeles, California, when she was about six.Uptagrafft first started shooting in the collegiate competitive program in ‘91 while attending the University of Southern California (USC). After earning a spot on the 2020 Olympic Team, joining the WCAP team gave her the opportunity to train at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, enabling Uptagrafft to train with other Olympic team members and work with our National Pistol Coach full-time.

When the Army athletes succeed, we showcase the best that the Army has to offer. The World Class Athlete Program is one of the many unique opportunities in the Army I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the program.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2020

U.S. Olympic Team Member

2019

Pan American Games Individual Medalist and Olympic Country Quota winner

2015

Pan American Games Individual Medalist and Olympic Country Quota winner

2012

U.S. Olympic Team Member

2011

Pan American Games Individual Medalist and Olympic Country Quota winner

2007

Pan American Games Individual Medalist and Olympic Country Quota winner

2003

Pan American Games Individual Medalist and Olympic Country Quota winner
15-time USA Shooting National Champion
President’s Hundred Tab
U.S. Distinguished International Shooter Badge
Distinguished U.S. Pistol Shot Badge.