How Fast is Kendall Ellis?

Kendall Ellis, born on March 8, 1996, in Pembroke Pines, Florida, is one of the fastest 400-meter runners in the world. Primarily known for her relay performances, she secured her spot at the 2024 Olympic Games by triumphing in the 400m at the U.S. Olympic Trials. She clocked a personal best of 49.46 seconds, surpassing her previous best, set just the night before in the semifinals, by 0.35 seconds. Notable, these were her first personal bests in six years, marking a significant milestone in her career.This time places her among the global elite in the event, with an average speed of approximately 18.09 miles per hour over one lap of the track.

Ellis's speed has earned her multiple achievements, including a gold medal at the 2020 Olympic and World Championship gold medals in the 4x400m relay. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Ellis set numerous records during her college career, including NCAA indoor track and field records. She is a 3-time NCAA champion and a 14-time NCAA Division I All-American. Ellis has shown consistent improvement from high school (52.95 seconds) to her current best.

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How Fast is Kendall Ellis?

Kendall Ellis's speed in the 400-meter dash is best represented by her personal best time of 49.46 seconds, achieved in Eugene, Oregon in 2024. This time places her among the elite sprinters in the world for this event. To put this into perspective, the women's 400-meter world record is 47.60 seconds, set by Marita Koch in 1985.

Throughout her career, Ellis has consistently improved her times:

• High School Best: 52.95 seconds (2014)

• NCAA Best: 49.99 seconds (2018)

• Professional Best: 49.46 seconds (2024)

Discipline	Performance
400 Metres	49.46
200 Metres	22.77
400 Metres Short Track	52.12
4x100 Metres Relay	43.68
4x400 Metres Relay	3:29.40

Kendall Ellis' Height

Kendall Ellis stands at 1.72 meters (5 feet 8 inches) tall.

Kendall Ellis' Age

Born on March 8, 1996, Kendall Ellis is currently 28 years old (as of 2024).

Kendall Ellis’ Career Highlights and Achievements

1. Olympic Games:

• Gold medal in 4x400m relay (Tokyo 2020)

• Bronze medal in 4x400m mixed relay (Tokyo 2020)

• World Championships:

• Gold medal in 4x400m relay (London 2017, Doha 2019)

• NCAA:

• 3-time NCAA champion

• 14-time NCAA Division I All-American

• Set NCAA indoor track and field records

• Pac-12 Conference:

• 7-time Pac-12 Conference champion

• Personal Records:

• 400m: 49.46 seconds (2024)

• Indoor 400m: 50.34 seconds (North American, Central American and Caribbean record)