California Athletics Hall of Fame

Elsie (Windes) Wenger

Elsie Wenger

  • Class
    2007
  • Induction
    2018
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Water Polo
A member of two U.S. Olympics teams, Elsie Windes earned a gold medal in 2012 and a silver medal in 2008. She was a three-time All-American at Cal, including becoming Cal’s first true freshman to earn the honor. Also a four-time All-MPSF selection, Elsie ranks 10th all-time at Cal in scoring and led the Bears in scoring during two of her seasons with the Bears. In the classroom, she was a two-time MPSF All-Academic choice. Following her time at Cal, she won a gold medal with the U.S. team at the 2007 and 2009 World Championships and at the Pan American Games in 2007 and ’11.
Explore HOF Explore California Athletics Hall of Fame Members