Completed Event: Women's Swimming and Diving versus Sunflower Showdown on October 3, 2025 , Win , 692, to, 508
Final
Women's Swimming and Diving
692
vs Sunflower Showdown
508
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Ellie Howe
- Position:
- Back/IM
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Bountiful, Utah
- High School:
- Bountiful High School
Get to Know Ellie ...
At what age did you start swimming and how did you get into the sport?
- I was 9 years old when I started swimming. I began swimming because it was recommended for my older sister who has autism so we started together.
- Listen to music, stretch and try to laugh.
- I am married.
- Soccer because I did it when I was younger and my mom played and she’s my role model.
- Have big dreams and goals, but don’t take it too seriously.
Top Collegiate Times
| Time | Event | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.44 | 50 Y Free | 2/27/2024 | Big 12 Championship |
| 51.37 | 100 Y Free | 11/15/2023 | Mizzou Invite |
| 25.41 | 50 Y Back | 2/23/2022 | Big 12 Championship |
| 54.50 | 100 Y Back | 2/23/2022 | Big 12 Championship |
| 1:58.72 | 200 Y Back | 2/23/2022 | Big 12 Championship |
| 55.76 | 100 Y Fly | 2/23/2022 | Kansas Classic |
| 2:02.62 | 200 Y IM | 2/27/2024 | Big 12 Championship |
2024-25 (Senior)
- Academic All-Big 12 Team
- A member of the 200 free relay that won at the Sunflower Showdown. Also on the 200 medley relay that finished second and placed third in the 100 back (58.73).
- Won the 100 yard backstroke (56.47) at the Illinois Dual on October 10.
- Placed second in the 100 back (56.13) and helped the 200 free relay to a win against South Dakota (Oct. 25-26, 2024)
- Assisted the 200 medley relay to a third place finish at the Nebraska Dual (Nov. 1, 2024) and came in runner-up in the 100 back (56.04).
- Helped the 200 free relay to a win and the 200 medley relay to a runner-up finish against Rockhurst on Dec. 7.
- Assisted the 400 freestyle relay to a runner-up finish at Arkansas on Jan. 24
- Placed third in the 100 back (55.90) and assisted the 400 freestyle relay to a victory and 200 medley relay to a runner-up finish against Iowa State on Feb. 7
2023-24 (Junior)
- Named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team.
- Finished third in the 100-yard backstroke (57.66) against Iowa State.
- Led the Kansas squad in the 200-yard IM with a time of 2:02.62, which she set at the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship on Feb. 27.
2022-23 (Sophomore)
- Named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team.
- Placed third in the 100-yard backstroke in the Sunflower Showdown on September 30th.
- Placed 11th in the 200-yard IM in the Big 12 Championship on Feb. 22nd.
- Participated in every meet.
2021-22 (Freshman)
- Named to the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team.
- Made collegiate debut at the Sunflower Showdown (Oct. 1).
- Finished second in the 100-yard backstroke event at the Sunflower Showdown, with a time of 28.56.
- Finished seventh in the 100-yard backstroke event in her Big 12 Championship debut.
High School
- Howe, of Bountiful High School in Bountiful, Utah, is a two-time Utah 5A State Championship in the 100 backstroke, which she has won each of the last two years.
- Howe was also the 2020 runner-up in the 50 freestyle and was third in the same race in 2019.
Personal
- Daughter of Danny and Robyn Howe
- Has 4 siblings: Morgan, Malin, Matt, and Katy
- Double majoring in marketing and healthcare management/administration
Jayhawks fall to Razorbacks // Kansas Swimming and Diving // 1.26.18
Saturday, January 27
Kansas swims past Nebraska, 159-141// 11.04.17 // Kansas Swimming and Diving
Saturday, November 04
Jayhawks break even in double dual against Bears and Coyotes // 10.21.17 // Kansas Swimming & Diving
Saturday, October 21
Kansas behind Missouri State 115-70 after day one // 10.20.17 // Kansas Swimming and Diving
Saturday, October 21
