Arguably the best overall gymnast at LSU during her era, Sandra Smith helped bring Tiger gymnastics to national prominence during the early ’80’s.
Smith led LSU to the SEC Championship in 1981, the Tigers’ only conference title in what now ranks as the toughest gymnastics conference in the country.
A four-time All-American, Smith also earned All-SEC honors during each of her final three seasons, winning the conference vault and floor titles in 1981, the floor in 1982 and the vault again in 1983.
Upon leaving LSU, Smith held every individual school record, owning top marks of 9.80 on the vault, 9.850 on the bars, 9.60 on the beam, 9.65 on the floor and 37.10 in the all-around.