Ellie Machayya

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Ellie Machayya
Ellie Machayya
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    West Fargo, N.D.
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Fargo Oak Grove
  • Major:
    Exercise Science
  • Minor:
    Psychology
Bio
Why did you pick Concordia:  The great community of people 
Post Graduation plans: Occupational therapy school
Volunteer activities: CCRI 
 
The MACHAYYA File
Favorite food: Pasta 
Favorite restaurant: Plaza Azteca  
Favorite Movie: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 
Favorite TV/ Streaming Series: Dancing with the Stars 
Favorite musical group: Concordia choir 
Go-to Karaoke song: Sweet Caroline 
The place in the world I most want to visit: Greece 
If I could have a super power it would be: Mind reading
If I were famous it would be for: Smiling 
Favorite professional sports team: MN Vikings 
Favorite professional athlete growing up: Michael Jordan 
My dream job is: Pediatric occupational therapist 
If I could play another sport (other than track and field) I would play: Pickleball 
News mentions
Concordia honored seniors (L-R) Miranda Travis, Kyla Nygaard, Taelor Dummer, Emily Rengo and Leah Lenz before the Cobb Open.
  • Article
  • May 02, 2026
A Program-Showcasing Senior Day Celebration

Concordia honored its seniors and their families before the annual Cobb Open and then showcased its team talent during the five hours during the meet as they proved why they are one of the favorites  to claim the MIAC Outdoor Championship Meet title next weekend.

  • May 02, 2026
The quarter of (L-R) Emily Rengo, Emma Warner, Kyla Nygaard and Josie Brown broke the school record in the 4x400-meter relay at UND.
  • Article
  • February 20, 2026
Brown, Rengo, Warner & Nygaard Break School Record At UND

The quartet of Josie Brown, Emily Rengo, Emma Warner and Kyla Nygaard broke the school record in the 4x400-meter relay to lead Concordia at the UND Tune-Up.

  • February 20, 2026
Junior Londyn Ames won the 1000 meters at the CSB Valentine's Day Open. Her winning time was the third fastest in school history.
  • Article
  • February 14, 2026
Ames Angle Highlights Weekend Storylines

Londyn Ames' record-impressive run in the 1000 meters highlighted another weekend of successful storylines for the Cobbers as they move closer to the MIAC Championship Meet.

  • February 14, 2026
Kelyn Henry-Perlich leads the pack of Cobber runners in the mile at the Cobber Alumni Open. CC had the Top7 finishes in the event.
  • Article
  • January 24, 2026
Cobbers Go The Extra Mile In The First Meet Of 2026

Concordia went the extra mile in its first meet of 2026. The Cobbers earned four event wins and posted eight Top 3 finishes at the 86th annual Cobber Alumni Open.

  • January 24, 2026