Ella Gilson '21

Ella Gilson '21 won the Boardman Spartan Invitational in 18 minutes, 43 seconds — 17 seconds ahead of her runner-up — as she looked forward to competition on a good course featuring quality competition in an invitational-type atmosphere. 

Interview with Nate Barnes with the News Herald:
"I felt really strong," Gilson said. "I actually started going back to swimming this week, I’m really happy with how I feel and how I ran. I feel like I ran the hill really well, in the trails I stayed strong and I just tried to push through the whole time and take out my first mile fast. I’m pretty happy with how I did."

Her team finished 5th overall in a competitive field of 27 teams.

Learn more about Ella below:
Favorite Movie:  Clueless 
Favorite Hawken Subject/Class: History and English 
Favorite Spot in Cleveland:  Cedar Point 
 Favorite Athlete I look up to: Colleen Quigley, Shalane Flanagan, and Emma Coburn  
 Favorite Hawken Athletic Memory: Going to States in track my sophomore year with my teammates. I got to run the 1600, 800, and anchor the 4x400 relay.  
What does Hawken Athletics mean to me?: Hawken Athletics gives me and my peers the opportunity to compete and enjoy our sport. I am so thankful to be a part of such a supportive community that prides itself in sports and academics.
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