Ella Whinney
Ella Whinney
  • Height:
    5'10''
  • Year:
    2026
  • Hometown:
    Madison, Wis.
  • High School:
    Madison Country Day
  • Major:
    Undeclared
  • Pronunciation:
    ELL-uh WIN-ee

Bio


Link to TFFRS.org Career Statistics

Collegiate Career Honors:
  • 2022 NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country All-Region (East)
Collegiate Personal Records:
  • 5K (XC) - 19:05.4: 2022 UMass Dartmouth Invitational
  • 6K (XC) - 23:07.41: 2022 NCAA Division III East Regional Championship
2022:
  • Competed in five events as a first year
  • Made collegiate debut with a time of 19:05.4 at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational 5k
  • Placed 37th for Wellesley with a time of 24:11.1 at the NEWMAC Championships
  • Made the All-Region team by placing 20th with a 6k PR of 23:07.5 at the DIII East Region Championships
Before Wellesley:
  • Was a four-sport athlete in volleyball, cross country, basketball, and track
  • Voted MVP for cross country 2019-21; First Team All-conference in cross country; conference champ 3200m
  • State qualifier in 3200m, 1600m, 5k
  • Second Team All-conference in volleyball and basketball
Personal:
  • Daughter of Robb Whinney and Kristy Wendt
  • Has three siblings, Jack, Roz and Cece
Why Wellesley?
  • Chose to attend Wellesley after going to a Wellesley Alumni Track & Field Panel during her college search.