Elayne Chen

Class Freshman

Hometown Maple Valley, Wash.

High School Tahoma

Major Undeclared

Bio

Career-Best Times (collegiate)
200 Free: 1:55.36 vs. North Florida, 10.4.25
500 Free: 5:10.37 vs. North Florida, 10.4.25

As a Freshman (2025-26)
• Won two races in her collegiate debut, claiming the 200 and 500 free in the Dores’ season-opening victory over North Florida (Oct. 4)

The Chen File
• Plans to major in medicine, health & society
• Competed at Tahoma High
• Helped the Bears win three straight state championships
• Also swam for the King Aquatic Club
• Recorded runner-up finishes in the 200 and 400 free, and was fourth in the 100 free, at the Sockeye Springtime Madness in May 2025
• Won the 200 free and placed second in the 500 free at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 4A state championship her senior year
• Claimed the 200 and 500 free at the West Central District Championships that season as well
• Finished second in the 500 and 1,000 free, adding a third-place result in the 200 free, at the Washington State Senior Short Course Championships in December 2023
• Daughter of Jie Zheng and Michael Chen
• Plays the cello in the orchestra

Why Vanderbilt: “I chose Vanderbilt because it offers diverse opportunities, a strong balance between academics and athletics, and a supportive community that helps students grow as individuals while preparing them for future success.”