Ella Rush is a talented young track and field athlete from England who has made significant strides in her athletic career, particularly in multi-event competitions. Born on April 8, 2004, Ella is currently 20 years old and competes for the University of Georgia in the United States47.
Athletic Achievements
Early Success:
Ella’s athletic prowess was evident from a young age. She won numerous titles in her youth, including:
- English Schools combined events champion in her first two years of high school4
- England U15 Champion for Long Jump, High Jump, Pentathlon, and Hexathlon1
- British U18 Champion1
Senior Accomplishments:
As she progressed, Ella continued to excel:
- Crowned UK Indoor Women’s Pentathlon Champion in 2022 at just 17 years old13
- Set a meet record of 4,365 points in the Senior British Indoor pentathlon4
- Achieved the National indoor age 17 record in the long jump (6.34m/20-9.75)4
International Competition:
Ella has also represented her country on the international stage:
- Finished 6th at the World U20 Championships in the heptathlon, scoring a personal best of 5,591 points4
- Won Danish and Latvian heptathlon championships as a junior4
College Career
Ella currently competes for the University of Georgia, where she has continued to impress:
- In 2024, she finished 4th in the pentathlon at the SEC Championships with 3,940 points4
- Her personal best in the collegiate pentathlon is 4,100 points, which ranks 10th in Georgia’s history4
- She has shown versatility across events, with strong performances in long jump, high jump, and multi-events4
Personal Bests
Ella has achieved impressive marks across various events:
- Long Jump: 6.34m (20′ 9.75″)4
- High Jump: 1.76m (5′ 9.25″)4
- 800m: 2:16.004
- Heptathlon: 5,606 points10
- Pentathlon: 4,365 points1
Background and Education
Ella attended Repton School in the UK before moving to the United States for college4. She is majoring in Fashion Merchandising at the University of Georgia4. Ella comes from an athletic family; her father, Sam Rush, played rugby professionally, and her brother, Johnny, plays soccer professionally4.
Future Goals
Ella has set ambitious goals for herself, aiming to become a British, European, Commonwealth, Olympic, World, and NCAA Heptathlon Champion7. Her dedication to training and consistent improvement suggest she has the potential to achieve these lofty aspirations.As of January 2025, Ella continues to compete for the University of Georgia, balancing her academic pursuits with her athletic career. Her journey from a promising young athlete in England to a standout performer in NCAA Division I athletics showcases her talent, dedication, and potential for future success in track and field.
Go Ella!
