Cat Osterman

Softball player, 2004 Olympic gold medalist

Cat Osterman - Softball player, 2004 Olympic gold medalist
Born

April 16th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent softball player, this individual competed for the United States national team. Achievements include participation in two Olympic Games. In 2004, obtained a gold medal in Athens. Also secured a silver medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Played for the Texas Longhorns in college, where she earned multiple All-American honors and set records for strikeouts. Post-career, transitioned to coaching and mentoring young athletes, contributing to the development of women's softball.

Winning a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics

Winning a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics

Being a two-time NCAA Division I Softball All-American

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