Emma Bates Shines as Top American Finisher in Boston Marathon.
Emma Bates, a runner from Elk River, finished fifth in the Boston Marathon and was the fastest woman from the United States.
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Emma Bates, a runner from Elk River, finished fifth in the Boston Marathon and was the fastest woman from the United States.

Emma Bates, the top American woman, finished fifth in the Boston Marathon with a personal best time of 2:22:10, securing a qualifying time for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bates stayed in contention until the final mile and surprised herself by leading the race for a significant portion of the course. The top American male finisher was Scott Fauble, who came in seventh.

Emma Bates, a native of Elk River, Minnesota, finished the Boston Marathon in 2:22:10, making her the second-fastest American woman in the race's history. The only American woman to finish faster was Shalane Flanagan in 2014. This was Bates' first time running the Boston Marathon.