Saturday, May 31, 2014

Bates Wins the 5,000 at the NCAA Western Regional

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An amazing race for Emma Bates!
She was in the top four for the duration of the 5,000 tonight at the NCAA Western Regional Track & Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  In the last few laps, the pace picked up, led by Aisling Cuffe of Stanford, the #1-ranked runner in the nation.

Heading into the backstretch, Bates kicked it into another gear just as Cuffe was struggling, and Emma won it at the wire.  She qualified for the NCAA National Championships in Eugene, Oregon, just as she did Thursday in the 5,000.

Way to Emma--extremely proud of you.  I think you showed something today to your competitors.

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