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2025-26 Swimming Roster

Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications
Kelly Bird, Linfield Sports Communications

Ellie Schmidt

  • Position Free, Fly
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Corbett, Ore.
  • Major Nursing

Biography

FRESHMAN
Finals qualifier at the NWC Championships.
 
CORBETT HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letter winner in swim.
Four-time team Captain.
Four-time OSAA Swim State Championships.
Two-time OSAA Swim State Championships finals qualifier.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in nursing.
Daughter of Amanda and Jeremy Schmidt.


WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? The Nursing program.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
To have dedication.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
It has taught me discipline. 
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
Being a nurse.
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
Human Anatomy. The lab is very hands-on and interactive, the information is interesting and applicable, and the professor is awesome.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
My club swim coach when I was growing up. He’s the reason I attend Linfield for academics and athletics.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
How to balance being a successful student-athlete.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
Success!