Ella Donlin

Events:
Mid-Distance/Free
Height:
5-9
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Louisville, KY
High School:
Sacred Heart Academy

Top Times:
50 Free: 24.50 (Phil Hansel Invitational, Nov. 20-22, 2024)
100 Free: 52.60 (Leadoff, Phil Hansel Invitational, Nov. 20-22, 2024)
200 Free: 1:54.12 (Denver First Chance, Feb. 7-8, 2025)
200 IM: 2:14.26 (Denver First Chance, Feb. 7-8, 2025)

Freshman | 2024-25: Competed in eight meets during her first campaign…Made her collegiate debut at the Front Range Invite…Highest placement was ninth in the 200 IM for a personal best time of 2:14.36 at the Denver First Chance Invite… Mountain West Academic All-Conference…Named to the Athletic Director’s and Dean’s Lists.

High School/Club: Swam at Sacred Heart Academy for coach Charlie Edminson…Swam for the Springhurst Sharks for 14 years…Four high school state championships…Four varsity letters…Four-time academic All-American.

Personal: Parents are William and Karolina Donlin…Has two younger siblings, Henry and Millie…Major is economics with a minor in French…Is ambidextrous...Greatest individual moment in sports was winning a state title all four years of high school…Greatest team moment was motivating her team to win all four relays at NCSAs…Credits her mom with the greatest influence on her athletic career…Came to the Academy because she wanted to serve her country and get the opportunity to compete and train at the highest level.