Kendall Ellis (born March 8, 1996) is an American sprinter. Ellis won gold in the 4 × 400 m relay and bronze in the Mixed 4 × 400 metres at the Tokyo Olympics.
She competed in the 400 meters at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships, winning gold medals as a part of prelim 4 × 400 m relays. As a junior, Ellis took gold in the 4 × 400 m relay and bronze in the 400 meters at the 2015 Pan American Junior Championships.
On June 10, 2018, she gained widespread distinction after her come from behind victory in the 1600 meter relay at the NCAA Track and Field Championships. She caught Purdue's Jaheya Mitchel at the finish line, giving University of Southern California the team event and its second women's track and field national title in program history. Ellis is a 3-time NCAA champion, 14-time NCAA Division I All-American, 7-time Pac-12 Conference champion and 5-time Mountain Pacific Sports Federation champion. Ellis set 2 NCAA indoor track and field records, a North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association indoor 400 meters record and United States collegiate records in 400 m and 4 × 400 m relay.
As of Sep 15, 2026: 400 m 49.46 (#46 all-time), 200 Metres Short Track 22.97, 2026 season best 51.85 (Jun 20, 2026, Southwestern University Track Stadium, Georgetown, TX (USA)) · Last competition: ATX Classic, Southwestern University Track Stadium, Georgetown, TX - National Events, Jun 20, 2026, 51.85 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold · 30 years old
Kendall Ellis's 400 m personal best is 49.46, set on Jun 23, 2024 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #46 on the all-time list.
Which events does Kendall Ellis compete in?
Kendall Ellis competes in the 400 m and 200 Metres Short Track.
How did Kendall Ellis perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 51.85, set on Jun 20, 2026 in Southwestern University Track Stadium, Georgetown, TX (USA). Last competition: ATX Classic, Southwestern University Track Stadium, Georgetown, TX - National Events on Jun 20, 2026, 51.85.
How many medals has Kendall Ellis won?
Kendall Ellis has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.
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