Ellie is the daughter of Ken and Kathy Rudy of Woodland Park, CO. She has the highest vault in Conference history, and is the 2007 NCAA Champion indoors. She plans to become a physical therapist and olympian. She is a member of Campus Crusade for Christ.  Her favorite music is a Disney Soundtrack, and she liked So I married an Axe Murderer (movie).  Her favorite book is "River God."  "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:3