Emma Bates appreciation thread

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“Top American” is all we can ever hope for. American marathoning is still pathetic.

She was hanging with good company until the final miles, did the US proud.

What a loser...couldn't seal the deal. She should quit now - every LR dude.

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Absolutely! Talked a big game before the race and then backed it up. Props to her.

Hanging in those last three miles the way she did showed serious mental toughness. Very impressed.

Wish she didn't feel the need to have to lead for so many miles.

Nice to see an American that takes chances and who is not afraid to mix it up with the Africans. I'd much rather see one of our own fade after trying for a victory than time trialing from behind to be first American. Well done, Emma!

I've been a fan since her Boise State days. Really happy to see her get in there a compete for the win.

5th place champion. Only missed the American record by 6+ minutes that was she hyping herself up about. So close... Is this really the best we have?

Who here used the word "champion" other than you?

My point. Who cares about 5th, seriously?

Who ever posted "
What a loser...couldn't seal the deal. She should quit now - every LR dude

Is the biggest IDIOT EVER!!!!

B/C 5th counts for making the Olympic standard. Paris 2024 is a hilly course. She will likely be in the mix.

How does it feel to be slower than the girls?

Claiming to be in 2:16 shape and running 2:22 high is not backing it up.

Plus she is from Minnesota- land of the mentally tough.

Any clowns that are posting negative on here- I would like to see your marathon PR at Boston.