About Eli Ellis
Lived 1948 – 2025 (aged 76). Eli Ellis was an Australian sport shooter.
Eli James "Jim" Ellis (4 October 1948 – 27 June 2025) was an Australian sports shooter. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and 1982 and 1988 Commonwealth Games.
Shooting career Injuries in playing Australian football and cricket in Berrigan, New South Wales led Ellis to taking up clay target shooting.
Ellis was selected to compete at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics with his results:
1980 Moscow - withdrew from team due Australian Government request 1984 Los Angeles - Men's Trap Final 6th
At the Commonwealth Games his results were:
1978 Edmonton - Men's Trap Final 4th 1982 Brisbane - Men's Trap Final 4th; Men's Trap Pairs (with Terry Rumbel) Final Gold Medal
He made his first Australian World Championships team in 1973 and his last was in 1987. At World Championships his medal results were:
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Who was Eli Ellis?
Australian sports shooter
When was Eli Ellis born?
Eli Ellis was born on 4 October 1948.
When did Eli Ellis die?
Eli Ellis died on 27 June 2025.
What was Eli Ellis's occupation?
Eli Ellis was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Eli Ellis?
Eli Ellis was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eli Ellis. https://biography.guide/eli-ellis/
MLA: "Eli Ellis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eli-ellis/.
Chicago: "Eli Ellis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eli-ellis/.
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