Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/09/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Wilmington, Delaware |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 5” |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Wilmington, Delaware |
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| School | Ursuline Academy |
| College | University of Delaware (2008–2013) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Sexual Orientation | Homosexual |
| Affairs | Amanda Clifton |
| Fiancee | Amanda Cliffton |
| Spouse | Amanda Clifton |
Family
| Father | Ernest Donne (A real estate developer) |
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| Mother | Joan Delle Donne |
| Siblings | Brother - Gene, Sister - Elizabeth |
Career
| International Debut | 2011 World University Games |
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| Coach/Mentor | Pokey Chatman (Current Chicago Sky coach) |
| Club | Washington Mystics |
| Career Turning Point | 2013 WNBA All-Star Game |
| Olympic Achievement | Gold medalist at 2016 Rio Olympics |
| WNBA Championships | 2019 (Washington Mystics) |
| WNBA MVP Awards | 2015, 2019 |
| WNBA Rookie of the Year | 2013 |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Collecting shoes, Golf, Fishing, Building tables |
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| Inspiration for Basketball | Michael Jordan |
| Favorite Team | Dallas Cowboys |
| Favorite Pet | Dogs |
| Favorite TV shows | How to Get Away with Murder, American Dad, Scandal, Homeland |
| Favorite Music Artist | Katy Perry |
| Favorite Destination | Home |
| Favorite Holiday | Christmas |
| Favorite Book | Angel Unaware |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Elena started playing basketball in school and has been recognized and awarded by multiple institutions. | |
| 2. She is very close to her elder sister Lizzie, who has cerebral palsy and is blind and deaf. | |
| 3. During off-seasons, Elena spends time caring for her sister. | |
| 4. In 2014, she became an ambassador for Special Olympics. | |
| 5. Elena plans to establish The Elena Delle Donne Charitable Foundation. | |
| 6. She announced her engagement to Amanda Clifton in 2016. | |
| 7. Elena has a tattoo with two wings holding her sister's name, Lizzie. | |
| 8. She played volleyball in her freshman year at Delaware. | |
| 9. Her fiancée, Amanda Clifton, is also her business partner and director of the Delle Donne Academy. | |
| 10. Elena is widely regarded as one of the top women's basketball players. | |
| 11. She is the all-time WNBA leader in career free throw percentage at 93.7%. | |
| 12. She was inducted into the University of Delaware Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018. | |
| 13. She became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 3,000 career points in 148 games. |