2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS
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Ella Nelson recently completed her 5th year in the NCAA at UVA and told the media at Olympic Trials that after the completion of the meet, this was it for her competitive swimming career. Nelson made 2 finals at the trials, the 100 and 200 breast, and will leave UVA as one of the most decorated Hoos in history with 20 All-American honors.
This interview occurred on Day 5 of the Olympic Trials (Wednesday, June 19, 2024).
Hands down one of the best NCAA swimmers to never win an individual title
Fr 2020: cancelled
So 2021: 2nd, 2nd, 5th
Jr 2022: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Sr 2023: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
5th Yr 2024: 3rd, 3rd, 5th
Wow. Wonderful career and teammate.
Boo, I was hoping for a sixth year!
She seems like a great teammate and a great person. I remember her saying that she used to be the one who had to corral the Walsh sisters in high school to get them to their events on time.
The Social Kick podcast episode she did, she seemed so genuine and like a really good person. The way DeSorbo talks about her is the same.
Post-Trials is always a bit sad (for me at least) when the retirement announcements start and you realize the people you’ve enjoyed cheering for over the last however many years are done. I thought she could’ve made a good pro, with Lilly King saying she was going to retire soon, Nelson would’ve been one… Read more »
Looks like two people Ella beat over the years weighing in on any positive posts about her….
This young lady is all class and a beast of a swimmer. Not everyone can make the big show. It doesn’t take anything away from her legacy.
Rainmaker
She’s a Hall of Famer in my book! Incredible run she’s been on, incredibly humble, and the type of person you can build a culture and team around. Well done Ella, you’ve been nothing short of amazing to watch!
Great career. The UVA girls seem so happy compared to the dour Stanford girls.
Curzan didnt seem too happy. Not sure why the attacks on Stanford keep coming when they swam great.