Taylor

Ellis-Watson

Quick Facts

• Daughter of Stephen Watson and Melanie Ellis Nelson
• Has two brothers, Rylee and Darius, and two sisters, Raiana and Arianna
• Nine-time NCAA All-American
• Transferred to the University of Arkansas after completing her freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh
• Aided the Razorbacks to the 2015 NCAA team title with two runner-up finishes in the 400-meter and 4x400.

Career Highlights

• 2016 NCAA Indoor Championships, 2nd (400m, 4x400m)
• 2015 NCAA Indoor Championships, 2nd (400m, 4x400m)
• 2015 NCAA Outdoor Championships, 6th (4x400m)

Olympic Experience

• 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 gold)
• Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (4 x 400m Relay - Women)