Cornell University Athletics

2025-26 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
Placed sixth at the MAISA Faye Bennett Singlehanded Championship … skippered B division to a victory at the KP Women’s Regatta … part of the rotation that led Cornell to the MAISA Women’s Team Race Championship with a perfect 16-0 record … competed at the ICSA Women’s Team Racing National Championship, helping Cornell to an eighth-place finish … skippered B division alongside freshman crew Grace Penque at the ICSA Women's Fleet Race Western Semifinals as Cornell earned a third-place qualifying finish in the 18-team field and advanced to the national championship ... sailed in 13 regattas during the season.

2024-25 I FRESHMAN SEASON
Placed seventh at the Faye Bennett MAISA Singlehanded Championship … competed in eight regattas during the season … helped her boat to a second-place finish at the Kings Point Women’s … team finished second at the Georgetown Women’s Team Race.

PRIOR TO CORNELL
Brings four years of sailing experience to Cornell ... served as a co-captain ... was named MVP in her senior season.

PERSONAL
Ava Marilyn Gustafson is the daughter of Camille and Richard Gustafson, and has one brother and one sister ... she is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.