At the 2012 US Olympic Track and Field Trials held at the University of Oregon, Elijah was the only collegian with eligibility racing in the 800m Finals, finishing sixth in a time of 1:45.40. In July 2012, Elijah was the only American collegian to race the 800m Paris Diamond League Meeting Areva at Saint-Denis, France as well as in the 800m London Diamond League Aviva Grand Prix at the Crystal Palace. He ended the 2012 outdoor season ranked 49 in the world by IAAF.