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Built for Speed: Ella Connolly from Epping District Athletic Club
Published Mon 02 Jun 2025
About the Athlete
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Age |
24 |
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Height |
1.74m |
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Hometown |
Burpengary, QLD |
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Favourite Events |
Sprints - 100m, 200m, 400m |
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Hobbies and interests |
Fashion, Socialising, Teaching, Beach, Cooking and Trying new things! |
Performance Highlights
- 60m Australian record, 2024
- Olympian - 100m
- Commonwealth Games Finalist 200m (6th)
- Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist 4 x100m
- World Junior Championships Finalist 400m (4th)
- World Junior Championships Silver Medalist 4 x 100m
Career Highlight
Qualifying and competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic for 100m and 4 x 100m
Representative Honours
- Australian Representative - 2017 World Athletics Championships
- 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships
- 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
- 2024 Paris Olympics
What is your training routine?
- Gym x 3 a week
- Track x 3 a week
- Pool x 1 a week
- Pilates x 1 a week
- Recovery x 3 a week (Sauna, ice bath and yoga)
Video Highlights
Best piece of advice received?
Mind over Matter!
What nutrition advice would you give to athletes at the club?
Food is fuel!
Carbs before work outs and protein after work outs. Whilst ensuring to include health fats, vitamins, minerals and an all-round balanced diet.
Follow Ella
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellaconnollyyy/
Australian Athletics: https://www.athletics.com.au/athlete/ella-connolly/
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