Ellie Black landing in elite company with Order of Nova Scotia induction
November 5, 2018 | The toronto star
When Ellie Black has the Order of Nova Scotia medal placed around her neck on Tuesday, she’ll be joining very elite company at a staggeringly young age.
Sidney Crosby received the same award back in 2009 at the age of 21. Black, 23, will be the second-youngest recipient. She is also at least half the age of most of the distinguished individuals in the Order.
Black helps make Canadian gymnastics history: Fourth-place finish at worlds secures berth at 2020 Summer Olympics
October 31, 2018 | The chronicle herald
Ellie Black of Halifax performs on the floor during qualifying sessions for the Gymnastics World Championships at the Aspire Dome in Doha, Qatar on Sunday. Black and the Canadian contingent made history on Tuesday with a fourth-place finish in the women’s team competition.
Canadian gymnast Ellie Black wins second gold at Commonwealth Games
April 7, 2018 | National Post
Canadian gymnast Ellie Black won the women’s individual all-around gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, adding to the gold she won Friday in the team event. “It was incredible,” Black said of the back-to-back golds. “My coach said that I just had to go out there and enjoy it. That’s what I did. I just wanted to show what Canadian gymnastics is all about.”
WHO IS ELLIE?
Ellie Black is just like any other 23 year old, except she is an Olympic athlete and THE greatest CANADIAN
FEMALE GYMNAST OF ALL TIME.
Outside of gymnastics, Ellie is a student working towards her Kinesiology degree from Dalhousie University. She is also an advocate for healthy living and travels across nova scotia to inspire kids to get involved in sports.
SHE’s a proud Canadian and EAST COASTER.
