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 Shines with Fifth Place Finish at Boston Marathon.
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 Shatters Records at Boston Marathon
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.