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

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n, the 2014 NCAA 10,000 champion competing for

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, and the 2018 U.S. Women's Marathon Champion.

Professional

In July 2015, Emma Bates signed with BAA High Performance group, moved to

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. Emma Bates has the women's 10,000 meters standard Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Qualification from 2015

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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
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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 {{US-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub