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Ellie Black

What is ellie black?

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Key facts

Full name Elsabeth Ann Black[2]
Born September 8, 1995[1]
Birthplace Halifax, Nova Scotia[1]
Sport Artistic gymnastics[1]
Country represented Canada[2]

Ellie Black is a Canadian artistic gymnast from Halifax, Nova Scotia, who has represented Canada at four Olympic Games (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).

Context

Ellie Black, born Elsabeth Ann Black on September 8, 1995, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a Canadian artistic gymnast [1]. She has represented Canada at four Olympic Games: 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024 [3]. In 2017, she won a silver medal in the all-around at the World Championships, making her the first Canadian to achieve that feat [3]. She also contributed to Canada's bronze medal in the team event at the 2022 World Championships [3].

Documented claims

  • Ellie Black has competed at four Olympic Games: 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024. [3]
  • She won a silver medal in the all-around at the 2017 World Championships, becoming the first Canadian to do so. [3]
  • At the 2022 World Championships, she helped Canada win a bronze medal in the team event. [3]

Questions and answers

What is Ellie Black famous for?

Ellie Black is famous for being a Canadian artistic gymnast who has competed at four Olympic Games and won a world all-around silver medal in 2017 [3].

How many medals has Ellie Black won?

Ellie Black has won multiple medals, including a world all-around silver in 2017 and a team bronze at the 2022 World Championships [3].

What is Ellie Black's nationality?

Ellie Black is Canadian, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia [1].

Is Ellie Black still competing?

Ellie Black competed at the 2024 Olympic Games, indicating she was still active as of that year [3].

Sources

  1. Ellie Black Facts for Kids — kids.kiddle.co (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Ellie Black - Canada's Top Female Olympic Gymnast — ellie-black.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Ellie Black - Wikipedia — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People