Drury University Athletics

At Drury
2017-18
Completed her second season on the squad...

2016-17
Turned in a pair of eight place finishes at the 2017 NCAA-II National Championship, coming in the 400 IM (4:27.77), and the 1000 Free (16:52.12)…Claimed the GLVC title in the 400 IM (4:25.37), and took a third in the 1000 Free (10:13.25), and a fourth in the 1650 Free (17:16.91)…Named PNC Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimmer of the Week for the week of November 22.

High School
Ella was a Winter Junior Nationals Qualifier for the Open Water Festival in 2014-15 and placed second overall in the 5K swim...Was named Swimmer of the Year for the Houston Swim Club team...Graduated with a 3.5 grade point average.

Parents
Don and Jennifer Bryan

Personal Preferences
Favorite Class at Drury: Dr. Meidlinger-Food Ethics
Hobbies: Anything outdoors
Favorite website or app: Neither
Athlete you most admire: Lynne Cox
Person that most inspires you: Grandma
Best moment you've had as an athlete: When a teammate said right before my 400 IM "don't give up" at Nationals

2017 NCAA-II Nationals
400 IM…..8^th (4:27.77)
1650 Free…..8^th (16:52.12)
500 Free….16^th (5:02.38)
1000 Free.....42^nd (10:23.68)
800 Free Relay…..9^th (7:27.23)