39 Facts About Emily Sisson

Emily Sisson was born on October 12,1991 and is an American long-distance runner.

Emily Sisson set the North American record in the marathon on October 9,2022, when she ran 2:18:29 to finish second at the Chicago Marathon.

Emily Sisson represented the United States in the 10000 metres at the 2017 and 2019 World Athletics Championships, finishing 9th and 10th.

Emily Sisson competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics Women's marathon on 11 August 2024, where she finished 23rd.

Emily Sisson earned a bronze medal at the 2007 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships.

Emily Sisson has competed professionally for New Balance since June 2015.

Emily Sisson started running in the seventh grade, and while still in middle school, she won a silver medal in the 3000 metres at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships in 2005.

Emily Sisson then transferred to Millard North High School for her sophomore year, where she continued her winning streak by reclaiming the state title in cross country and earning state titles in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m.

However, Emily Sisson did not participate in her final high school track season, choosing instead to prepare for the 2010 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Emily Sisson decided to transfer to Providence College in Rhode Island after her freshman year, explaining that her experience at Wisconsin was "not a good fit" and citing the opportunity to train under coach Ray Treacy.

At Providence College, Emily Sisson was a two-time NCAA champion, winning titles in the 5000m at both the indoor and outdoor NCAA Championships in 2015.

In cross country, Emily Sisson attained All-American honors at the 2012 and 2013 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, finishing 15th and 7th, respectively.

Emily Sisson announcing her decision to sign a professional contract with New Balance in June 2015.

Emily Sisson made her professional racing debut with New Balance at the 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where she participated in the 10000m and finished fifth.

Emily Sisson finished 10th in the 10000m of the 2016 US Olympic Trials.

Emily Sisson debuted in the half marathon on 19 March 2017 at the New York City Half Marathon.

Emily Sisson ran 1:08:21 to finish 2nd behind Molly Huddle.

At the 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emily Sisson placed third in the 10000m, earning a berth to compete in the event at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.

At the world champions, held in London, Emily Sisson ran 31:26.36 to finish in ninth.

On 21 June 2018, Emily Sisson placed fourth in the 10000m of the 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

On 20 Jan 2019, Emily Sisson ran 1:07:30 in the Houston Half Marathon to place fifth.

Emily Sisson's time was the second fastest ever by an American woman, coming within 5 seconds of the national record.

Emily Sisson debuted in the marathon on 28 April 2019, finishing sixth at the London Marathon with a time of 2:23:08.

Emily Sisson came in second, qualifying her to compete at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Emily Sisson participated in the marathon at the 2020 US Olympic Trials, held in Atlanta on 29 February 2020.

Emily Sisson dropped out of the race at mile 22, an outcome that left her "broken hearted".

Emily Sisson returned to racing on 6 December 2020, after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emily Sisson finished fifth in the Valencia Half Marathon, clocking 1:07:26 and missing the American record in the event by one second.

Emily Sisson recorded times of 14:55.82 and 14:53.84, finishing first and fourth in these races, respectively.

Emily Sisson won the race, setting a meet record and qualifying for the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo.

On 7 May 2022, Emily Sisson broke the American record in the half marathon at the USATF Half Marathon Championships, taking first place in 1:07:11.

Emily Sisson's time surpassed Sara Hall's previous record in the event by 4 seconds.

On 9 October 2022, at the Chicago Marathon, Emily Sisson set a North American record in the marathon.

Emily Sisson completed the race in 2:18:29, finishing second to Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich.

Emily Sisson reached the halfway point in 69:26 and ran the second half in 69:03.

Emily Sisson averaged 5:06.1 minutes per mile in the race and finished in second place.

On 3 February 2024, Emily Sisson ran 2:22:42 at the 2024 US Olympic Trials Marathon to place second and earn a spot in the marathon at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Emily Sisson finished as runner up to Fiona O'Keeffe and ahead of Dakotah Lindwurm, both of whom made the Olympic team.

Emily Sisson is competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics Women's marathon on 11 August 2024.