Kendall Ellis
Kendall Ellis is an Olympic champion and track and field powerhouse. She epitomized her professional track and field journey by winning gold in the women’s 4x400m and bronze medals in the mixed 4x400m relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
As a Florida native, Ellis ventured to the West Coast, graduating from the University of Southern California (USC) at the top of her sport. During her time at USC, Kendall became a 3x NCAA champion, 14x NCAA Division I All-American and 7x PAC-12 Conference champion. Ellis also broke numerous USC records as soon as her freshman season. Her outstanding athletic ability in a highly competitive environment made Ellis one of the best collegiate sprinters of all time and a USC legend.
Beyond her collegiate athletic career, Kendall shifted to compete globally for Team USA. In 2019, Kendall competed at the World Championships in Doha and won a gold medal as part of the USA’s 4x400m relay team, further solidifying her status as one of the best sprinters in the world. Coming off an impressive run in Doha, Ellis took the 2020 Olympic stage, bringing back a gold and bronze medal to the U.S. As she trains for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Ellis continues to inspire with her relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering determination.
Off the track, Ellis devotes her time to empowering young female athletes through the Voice in Sport organization. Her education and mentorship program provides a safe space for these athletes to discuss the challenges of transitioning to the professional level and managing anxiety. Ellis’s work with Coaching Corp, where she coaches children in underserved communities in various track and field events, further demonstrates her commitment to making a positive impact. Ellis strives to be the best version of herself in all her endeavors, as she believes that “victory is best served gold.”
Kendall Ellis is an Olympic champion and track and field powerhouse. She epitomized her professional track and field journey by winning gold in the women’s 4x400m and bronze medals in the mixed 4x400m relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
As a Florida native, Ellis ventured to the West Coast, graduating from the University of Southern California (USC) During her time at USC, Kendall became a 3x NCAA champion, 14x NCAA Division I All-American and 7x PAC-12 Conference champion. Ellis also broke numerous USC records as soon as her freshman season.
In 2019, Kendall competed at the World Championships in Doha and won a gold medals as part of the USA’s 4x400m relay team, further solidifying her status as one of the best sprinters in the world. Coming off an impressive run in Doha, Ellis took the 2020 Olympic stage, bringing back a gold and bronze medal to the U.S. As she trains for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Ellis continues to inspire with her relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering determination.
