Emma Bates (born July 8, 1992) is an American
middle- and
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength.
Within e ...
. She is a 12-time
All-America
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n, the 2014 NCAA 10,000 champion competing for
Boise State University
Boise State University (BSU) is a public research university in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees It became a publ ...
, and the 2018 U.S. Women's Marathon Champion.
Professional
In July 2015, Emma Bates signed with
BAA High Performance group, moved to
Boston, MA
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. Emma Bates has the women's 10,000 meters standard
Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Qualification from 2015
Payton Jordan
Payton Jordan (March 19, 1917 – February 5, 2009) was the head coach of the 1968 United States Olympic track and field team, one of the most powerful track teams ever assembled, which won a record twenty-four medals, including twelve golds. ...
Invitational A race. In 2017, Bates moved to Idaho. In 2021, Bates moved to Boulder, Colorado to join Team Boss and is coached by Joe Bosshard.
Competition record
NCAA championships
Outdoor track and field
Indoor track and field
Cross country
Conference championships
Outdoor track and field
Indoor track and field
Cross country
References
External links
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Emma Bates Athletics profile*
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Emma Bates Flocast Interviews*
1992 births
Living people
People from Minnesota
Sportspeople from Minnesota
Sportspeople from Idaho
American female middle-distance runners
American female long-distance runners
Track and field athletes from Minnesota
Track and field athletes from Idaho
Boise State Broncos women's track and field athletes
Boise State University alumni
21st-century American women
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