University of Memphis Athletics
2015-16 Men's Track and Field Roster
Donavan Ellison
- Position:
- Sprints
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Atlanta, Ga.
- HS:
- Dominion Christian School
- Prev School:
- Dominion Christian School
PRIOR TO MEMPHIS
Competed in track and field at Dominion Christian School ... Ran the 100m, 200m and 400m and was also a member of the Knights’ 4x100m relay ... Named Georgia Independent School Association’s (GISA) 2014 region MVP after placing first in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m and 4x400m ... Ran the anchor leg on both relays ... GISA individual scoring state champion with first-place finishes in the 100m and 200m and second-place performances in the 400m and 4x100m relay ... Helped lead the Knights to a regional title and a third-place finish at the state championships in 2014 ... Holds Dominion Christian School records in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 4x100m relay ... In the state preliminaries, posted a 10.8 in the 100m ... Posted personal bests in the 200m (22.2) and 400m (50.9) ... Also a standout football player at safety ... Earned 2013 GISA All-Region honors and also named the region’s defensive MVP.
PERSONAL
Son of Marvin and Sharyn Ellison ... Birthday is June 10 ... Aunt, Rochelle Stevens who calls Memphis home, is an All-American and two-time Olympic track and field medalist (gold in 1996; silver in 1992) ... A business management major.
