Mary Beth Ellis

Mary Beth Ellis

  • WTS Ranking: no ranking
  • Represents: United States USA
  • Year of birth: 1977

Full Stats

Given NameMary Beth
Family NameEllis
RepresentingUSA
Year of Birth1977
Place of BirthWashington, DC
Height5'4"
World Triathlon Debut2006
HobbiesReading, Writing, Hiking
Other Sports CompetedSwimming, Running, Field Hockey, Climbing, Skiing
HeroSiri Lindley, Lorraine Moller, Lance Armstrong
InjuriesOsteoarthritis in right hip
Race Starts38
Race Wins3
Race Podiums7
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Bio

Post College: Starting competing in Triathlons during the summer of 2005 after stopped training competitively for road marathons and half-marathons
Boulder Peak Triathlon July 2005, 2nd Overall, behind one professional athlete
Tri for Cure Triathlon August 2005, 1st Overall, including professional athletes
Cape Henlopen Triathlon October 2005, 3rd Overall, including professional athletes
Post College: Competitive runner specializing in marathons and half-marathons.  Some results:
Philadelphia Marathon November 2001, 3rd Overall, 1st American: 2:41
Baltimore Half-Marathon October 2004, 3rd Overall, 1st American: 1:17
Phoenix Rock n Roll Marathon January 2004 9th Overall, 3rd American: 2:48
River Bank Run 25K May 2003, 7th Overall, 6th American: 1:34
Cherry Blossom 10 miler April 2003 11th Overall, 3rd American: 58
Las Vegas Half-Marathon February 2003 3rd Overall: 1:16
Hartford Half-Marathon October 2002, 3rd Overall, 1st American: 1:18
College: Northwestern University
Competed as a Collegiate Swimmer, Collegiate Cross Country/Track Runner: Division I Cross Country Runner 1998-2000, Two-time XC Academic All-Big Ten honors, XC Team Captain ‘99-’00, Coach’s Award ’98, Top Runner in 1999 season, Top 3 in 6 of 8 races, Top 20 in 5K at Penn Relays, Top 3 in 5K at Texas Relays.
Division I Varsity Swimming 1995-1999, Three-time SW Academic All-American, Four-time SW Academic All-Big Ten, 12-time Finalist in the Big Ten Tournament, 3-time NCAA qualifier, Joseph H. Trienens Memorial Scholarship, nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year in 1999, Torch of Center Court Award Recipient 1999, Swimming Olympic Trials Qualifier in 1996, USA Swimming National Championship Qualifier 1994-1999.
High School: Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
Competed in Field Hockey, Swimming, Lacrosse, & Track
High School Athletics: Varsity Swimming 4 years, 3 Time HS All-American, Junior National & Senior National Qualifier, 8 Time State Champ, All-State Team, All-Area Team, 5 School Records in 100 Breast, 100 Fly, 200 IM, 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay, Team Captain.  Varsity Field Hockey 3 Years, 2 Time Team MVP Winner, All-State Team, All-County Team, 2 Time National Futures Team Member.  Varsity Lacrosse 2 Years, Coaches Award & Spring Track 2 Years, Team Captain, 4 Time State Champ, 2 time County Champ, School Record Holder in Mile 5:04, 2 Mile 11:09, All County & All State Team Member.  Lawrenceville Top Athlete Award.  Delaware State Athlete of Year Winner.

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