Elle Purrier St. Pierre

American track athlete, 2021 Olympic Trials

Elle Purrier St. Pierre - American track athlete, 2021 Olympic Trials
Born

February 20th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed in middle-distance track events, particularly the 1500 meters. Achieved significant success in collegiate athletics at the University of Vermont. Won multiple America East Conference titles and broke several school records. Secured a victory at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, earning a spot on the Olympic team. Competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the women's 1500 meters, representing the United States.

Won the 1500 meters at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials

Competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Multiple America East titles

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