History of Eli Ellis in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 23, 2026

Eli James "Jim" Ellis was an Australian sports shooter who represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics. In addition to his Olympic appearance, Ellis also competed in the 1982 and 1988 Commonwealth Games, demonstrating his sustained involvement and achievements in the sport of shooting at both Olympic and Commonwealth levels.

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October 1948: Eli Ellis' Birth

Eli James "Jim" Ellis was born in October 1948. He later became an Australian sports shooter.

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1970: Move to Canberra

In 1970, Eli Ellis moved to Canberra after sustaining injuries playing Australian football and cricket in Berrigan, New South Wales, which led him to take up clay target shooting.

1973: First Australian World Championships Team

In 1973, Eli Ellis made his first Australian World Championships team.

1980: 1980 Olympics Selection

Eli Ellis was selected to compete at the 1980 Olympics.

1982: 1982 Commonwealth Games

In 1982, Eli Ellis competed at the Commonwealth Games as a sports shooter.

1984: 1984 Olympics

Eli Ellis was selected to compete at the 1984 Olympics.

1987: Last World Championships Team

In 1987, Eli Ellis participated in his last World Championships.

1988: 1988 Commonwealth Games

In 1988, Eli Ellis competed at the Commonwealth Games as a sports shooter.

2006: Induction into Hall of Fame

In 2006, Eli Ellis was inducted into the Australian Clay Target Association National Hall of Fame. He also became a Life Member of the Canberra International Clay Target Club.

June 2025: Eli Ellis' Death

Eli James "Jim" Ellis died on June 27, 2025. He was an Australian sports shooter, survived by his wife Ann and daughters Deonne and Elisha.

June 2025: Death of Eli Ellis

On June 27, 2025, Eli Ellis passed away in Carwoola, New South Wales. He was survived by his wife Ann and daughters Deonne and Elisha, and his ashes were later interred at the Berrigan Cemetery Memorial Wall.