Ellery Ottem

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HONORS/AWARDS

• SEC Academic Honor Roll (2024)
• CSCAA Scholar All-American (1^st – team – 2024)

2023-24 (FRESHMAN)

• Kicked off her collegiate career with a second-place finish in the 200 free and a fifth-place finish in the 100 free during the season opener at UNCW
• Tallied a pair of event wins at Queens, winning both the 200 free and the 500 free
• At the Gamecock Invitational, placed 9^th in the 100 free, 2^nd in the 200 free, and 6^th in the 500 free
• Made the SEC Championship team where she individually competed in the 100 free, 200 free, and 500 free
• Advanced to the finals of the 200 free at the SEC Championships, finishing 19^th
• Attended the NCAA Championships as a member of the 400 free relay and the 800 free relay

PRE-COLLEGE

• Swam for River Falls High School for three years under coach Caitlin Brudzinski
• Was award MVP honors for all three years of her career
• Broke every individual school record for River Falls HS
• Won state as a freshman and was awarded Athlete of the Year as a senior
• Swam club for the Mako Aquatics Team under coach Bob Young where she won multiple state title, multiple high point awards, and set a Midwest Zones record

PERSONAL

• Daughter to Kelly and Eric, sister to Sadie, Annie, and Finley
• Favorite foods are waffles, chicken alfredo, and French fries
• Hobbies include watching the sunset, hanging out with friends, and playing cornhole and spikeball