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2019 Women's Cross Country Roster

Emma Wilson

  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Greencastle, Ind.
  • High School Greencastle

Biography

2019

  • Competed at seven meets for the Illini, scoring points for the team at six meets including the NCAA Midwest Regional and NCAA Championships
  • Finished second for the team three times, including second overall at the Illini Open with a season-best 5K finish time of 17:06.2
  • Timed a season-best 6K finish at Pre-Nationals, crossing at 21:12.5
  • Placed 12th overall at the John McNichols Invite, timing 21:15.4
  • Illinois Female Freshman of the Year nominee

High School

  • 2018 Gatorade Cross Country Athlete of the Year
  • National All-American
  • Five-time Indiana State Champion in Cross Country and Track and Field

Personal

  • Born November 3, 2001
  • Daughter of Chad and Jennifer Wilson
  • Has an older brother, Chad
  • Chose Illinois for the positive team atmosphere and committed coaches

Career-Bests

Indoor (High School)
1600m: 4:50.81
Mile: 5:05.13
3K: 9:43.12

Outdoor (High School)
800m: 2:19.46
1500m: 4:34.09
3K: 9:56.05
5K: 16:37.00
2K Steeplechase: 7:02.26

Cross Country
5K: 17:06.2 - Illini Open (8/30/19)
6K: 21:12.5 - Pre-Nationals (10/19/19)

Updated June 2020