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University of Rhode Island

2015-16 Women's Rowing

Ellie Dunkle

  • Height 5-8
  • Class Freshman
  • High School South Kingstown
  • Hometown Wakefield, R.I.

Biography

Before URI

  • Graduated from South Kingstown High School, where she competed for the swim team
  • Also attended Brookings High School for two years
  • Earned four varsity letters in swimming
  • Was a team captain for South Kingstown
  • Also competed for the Brookings Swim Club (2000-12) and the Rams Swim Club (2012-14)
  • A two-time Rhode Island All-State swimmer
  • Named the Rhode Island State Most Valuable Swimmer in 2014
  • Graduated as the South Kingstown record holder in both the 400 and 200 freestyle relays
  • Led South Kingstown to the Rhode Island High School State Championship and the Division II Championship in 2013 and 2014  

Personal

  •  Born Feb. 11, 1996
  • Daughter of Peter and Amy
  • Has one brother, Sam, and two sisters, Allison and Chelsey
  • Her brother Sam swam for Columbia (2011-15) and her sister Chelsey ran cross country and track at the University of Minnesota (2008-12)
  • Hobbies include traveling, playing with her dog, spendng time with family, going to the beach, hiking, camping and watching sports
  • Favorite Athletes are Bobby Orr and Michael Phelps
  • Favorite teams are the Boston Bruins, New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and the Rhody Rams
  • Majoring in Spanish and Ocean Engineering, with a minor in Oceanography