Prior to Stanford
- Graduate of W.T. Woodson High School
- Three-time letterwinner for W.T Woodson’s girls rowing team
- Team captain (2023-24)
- All-Met First Team (2024)
- Two-time podium finisher at Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association Championships
- 3rd, V8+ (2023)
- 2nd, V8+ (2024)
- Holds fastest 2k erg time in Woodson High School history
Personal
- Parents are Colin Fallon and Melinda Vander Ploeg Fallon
- Has two siblings, Sebastian and Celia
- Hopes to major in political science
Why Ellie Vander Ploeg Fallon Chose Stanford
- “I chose Stanford to challenge myself athletically and academically. I admire the positive and hard-working team culture at Stanford where everyone is valued and encouraged to push themselves. Because of the team and the resources on campus, I believe that I will be truly supported in the pursuit of my athletic and academic goals.”