2003

(Nov. 24) Amy DiBianca ran the ninth-best 6,000-meter time in Emory University history to lead the Eagles in the NCAA Division III National Championships. DiBianca, a freshman, finished 58th out of 213 runners with a time of 23 minutes 22 seconds. Her time was the third fastest by an Eagle this season, and the fastest by a freshman at an NCAA national meet at that distance in school history. This also marked the third time this season that she has finished first on the team. Emory extended its streak to 13 consecutive appearances at the nationals, the longest active streak in NCAA Division III.

(Nov. 17) Caroline Hagedorn was the top finisher for Emory University, leading the Eagles to a first place finish at the NCAA Division III South Region Championships. Hagedorn, a freshman, finished fifth out of 157 runners, earning a spot on the all-region team. Her time of 23 minutes and 32 seconds was the fourth best time by an Eagle runner this season on a 6,000-meter course. It was the first time she has been the team's top finisher in a race this season. Hagedorn improved her win-loss record to 870-61, third best on the team. Emory, ranked 20th in the nation, won the regional meet for the 13th consecutive year.

(Nov. 3) Amy DiBianca became only the second freshman in school history to make the all-conference first team, by finishing fourth out of 78 runners at the University Athletic Association championship. It was the highest finish ever for an Emory freshman at a conference meet. This also marked the second time this season that she has been the Eagles' top runner. DiBianca's time of 22 minutes and 49 seconds for the 6,000-meter course is 52 seconds faster than her time at the NCAA pre-national meet Oct. 10, Emory's only other 6,000-meter race this season. Her time also is the fifth fastest ever by an Eagle in any 6,000-meter race. The Eagles, ranked 17th in the nation, finished in third place, extending a streak of 13 consecutive top-three finishes at the conference meet.

(Oct. 27) Angela Davie finished fourth overall out of 193 runners while leading Emory University to a second-place finish at the Southeastern Classic. The junior's time of 18 minutes and 29 seconds on the 5,000-meter course was two seconds shy of her best time this season. Davie, an all-American, improved her season average to 18 minutes and 48 seconds. She has been the team's top finisher in four of five races this season. Davie improved her season won-loss record to 681-17 (.976). Emory, which finished ahead of 21 other teams, is ranked 17th in the nation.

(Oct. 13) Dorothy Boone recorded her highest finish of the season at the NCAA pre-national meet in Indiana. The junior was Emory's No. 3 runner with a time of 24 minutes and two seconds on the 6,000-plus-meter course that served as a preview for the NCAA national meet. [By rule, the courses for NCAA post-season meets are 6,000 meters rather than the 5,000 meters run in most regular-season meets.] She was the team's No. 4 finisher in each of the previous three races this season. Boone finished 10th out of 147 runners in a field that included the No. 20 ranked team in the nation. She improved her season won-loss record to 463-43, good for a .915 winning percentage. Emory, ranked No. 16 in the nation, placed second among 16 teams.

(Oct. 6) Emory University freshman Amy DiBianca won the individual title at the Georgia Collegiate Championships. She is the second Emory runner, first freshman, ever to win the state championship. DiBianca was first among 105 non-NCAA Division I runners with a time of 18 minutes and 25 seconds for the 5,000-meter course. Her time is the second fastest ever by an Emory runner at the state meet. The time also is the 14th fastest ever by an Eagle in any race. DiBianca was one of nine Emory runners to break 20 minutes in the race, a feat never before accomplished in school history. DiBianca helped Emory, ranked 16th in the nation, win the state team title for the fourth time in school history and third time in last four years.

(Sept. 29) Jennifer Cronin led Emory University to a first-place finish at the Oglethorpe University Cross Country Invitational. Cronin, running in only her third collegiate race, finished second out of 75 runners. The freshman’s time of 20 minutes and 10 seconds for the 5,000-meter race was a personal best by 20 seconds. For the race, Emory had four runners in the top six, and five in the top ten. Emory University is ranked 16th in the national coaches poll.

(Sept. 22) Adele Blum helped Emory University to a second place finish at the Georgia State University Invitational. Blum finished 34th overall out of 142 runners, including 27 from NCAA Division I schools. The senior’s time of 20 minutes and one second, her career best, was a four minute and 30 second improvement over her time from the same meet last year. Blum placed sixth out of the Emory runners, the first time in her career she has placed in the top seven on the team. Emory is ranked 20th in the national coaches poll.

(Sept. 8) Angela Davie led Emory University to a victory at the University of the South (Tenn.) Invitational, finishing third overall out of 117 runners. Davie, an All-American, was the team’s top finisher for the ninth consecutive race dating back to last season. The junior’s time of 19 minutes and eight seconds in the 5000-meter race was a 10-second improvement on her time in the same race last year. This marked the 10th time the Eagles have won this meet since 1987. Emory was ranked 23rd in the final national coaches’ poll last season.