Kendall Ellis is an American sprinter specializing in the 400 meters. She was born on March 8, 1996, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Kendall has established herself as one of the top 400-meter runners in the United States, known for her speed, endurance, and remarkable finishes. Kendall Ellis attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, where she excelled in track and field, earning multiple state titles. She went on to attend the University of Southern California (USC), where she competed for the USC Trojans track and field team.At USC, Kendall had a standout career, earning multiple All-American honors.She set the collegiate indoor record in the 400 meters with a time of 50.34 seconds in 2018.
Ellis is best known for her dramatic anchor leg in the 4x400 meters relay at the 2018 NCAA Championships, where she made up a significant deficit to win the race for USC. Kendall turned professional after her successful collegiate career and has since competed in numerous national and international competitions.She has represented the United States in events like the World Championships and the Pan American Games. She continues to train and compete at a high level, aiming to achieve further success on the world stage.Kendall Ellis is recognized for her dedication, resilience, and contributions to American track and field, making her a standout athlete in the 400 meters.
Kendall Ellis has two impressive personal bests depending on whether you're considering indoor or outdoor competitions:
Outdoor 400 meters: 49.46 seconds. This mark was set at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon, on June 23rd, 2024.
Indoor 400 meters: 50.34 seconds. This achievement came at the 2018 NCAA Division I Indoor Championships held in College Station, Texas, on March 10th, 2018. It's also the North American, Central American and Caribbean record, the American record, and the Collegiate Record Holder for the indoor 400-meter dash.
2024 World Relays 4x400m Mixed Gold
2024 US Olympic Trials 400m Gold
2022 USA Track & Field Championships 400m Silver
2021 Olympic Games 4x400m Gold
2019 World Championships 4x400m Gold
2019 USA Track & Field Championships 400m Silver
2018 USA Track & Field Championships 400m Bronze
2017 World Championships 4x400m Gold
2018 USA Track & Field Championships 400m Bronze
2017 USA Track & Field Championships 400m Bronze
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