National Teams
One Junior, 2021
International Results
Finished 19th in the double sculls at the 2021 World Rowing Junior Championships.
National Results
Won the quadruple sculls at the 2021 USRowing Youth National Regatta...Won the single sculls and the quadruple sculls at the 2021 Midwest Junior Championships. Won the U19 double sculls at the 2019 USRowing National Championships.
Personal
Ella is a member of the National Honor Society and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She was part of a 100k world record relay team. She enjoys boating and watching movies. Ella drives 76 miles to practice each way everyday and twice a day most days. She was a competitive dancer before she started rowing. She found rowing through a Learn to Row program at the University of Iowa boathouse. Ella lists her sister, Rachael Saunders, as her personal hero. Rachael plays basketball in the Big East conference, and despite injuries, is a starter for her team. Ella said Rachael is an incredibly hard worker and has taught her the importance of putting in the extra work to succeed. "No grit, no pearl!"
