Erin Clark (runner)
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| Nationality |  United States | ||||||||
| Born | December 28, 1994 Eugene, Oregon | ||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||
| Website | Northern Arizona Elite profile | ||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||
| Country | United States | ||||||||
| Sport | Track and field, Road racing, Cross country | ||||||||
| Event(s) | 5 km, 10 km, 3000 metres steeplechase, Cross country | ||||||||
| College team | Colorado Buffaloes women's cross country | ||||||||
| Team | Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite 2018 - 19 Nike Trail 2021 - Present | ||||||||
| Turned pro | 2018 | ||||||||
| Coached by | Ben Rosario | ||||||||
| Achievements and titles | |||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 3000 meters: 9:05.72 3000 meters steeplechase: 9:48.72 5000 meters: 15:30.59 10,000 meters:32:28.88 | ||||||||
Medal record
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Erin Clark (born December 28, 1994) is an American-born distance runner.
Career
[edit]In August 2018, Erin Clark moved to Flagstaff, Arizona to train under coach Ben Rosario at Northern Arizona Elite. Clark now trains in Montana, as a professional runner for Nike[1].
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| 2023 | Lake Sonoma 50[2] | Lake Sonoma | 1st place | 50 mile | 7:49:27 |
| USATF Championships | |||||
| 2019 | 2019 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Drake University | 10th place | 10000 metres | 33:16.16 |
| 2018 | USATF National Club Cross Country Championships[3] | Spokane, Washington | 12th place | 6 km | 20:04 |
| 2018 | Abbott Dash to the Finish 5k/USATF 5 km Road Championship[4] | New York, New York | 9th place | 5 km | 16:07 |
| 2018 | 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[5] | Drake University | 9th place | 5000 metres | 15:54.17 |
| 2016 | 2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)[6] | University of Oregon | 23rd place | steeplechase | 10:00.85 |
| 2011 | 2011 USA Junior Track and Field Championships[7] | University of Oregon | 9th place | 3000 metres | 10:07.29 |
NCAA
[edit]As a student-athlete for the Colorado Buffaloes, Clark was a 13-time NCAA Division I All-American, 3-time Pac-12 Conference champion and 2-time Mountain Pacific Sports Federation champion. Erin just completed her master's degree in Education and has a bachelor's degree in Biology from CU.[8]
| Representing University of Colorado | ||||||
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| School Year | Pac-12 Cross Country |
NCAA Cross Country |
MPSF Indoor Track |
NCAA Indoor Track |
Pac 12 Outdoor Track |
NCAA Outdoor Track |
| 2017-18 Senior | 3000 2nd 9:05.72 |
3000 m 13th 9:21.07 5000 6th 15:56.97 |
5000 m 3rd 16:30.70 10,000 m 3rd 33:14.58 |
5000 m 13th, 15:51.80 10000 m 9th, 33:20.46 | ||
| 2016-17 Junior | 6000 m 2nd 20:23.3 |
6000 m 133rd, 20:58.4 |
5000 m 1st, 15:50.96 |
3000 m 8th 9:13.56 |
5000 m 8th 16:16.31 10,000 m 1st 33:23.92 |
5000 m 16th 16:04.91 10,000 m 5th 33:03.22 |
| 2015-16 Sophomore | 6000 m 4th, 19:58.6 |
6000 m 11th, 20:05.4 |
3000 m 1st 9:08.29 |
3000 m 5th 9:08.63 |
5000 m 2nd 16:13.46 3000S 1st 9:48.72 |
3000 S 16th 10:12.31 |
| 2014-15 Freshman | 6000 m 4th, 20:18.1 |
6000 m 31st 20:37.7 |
3000 m 5th 9:19.60 |
5000 m 2nd 16:06.37 3000 S 1st 10:02.16 |
3000 S 15th, 10:15.83 | |
| 2013-14 | 6000 m 13th 21:59.0 |
6000 m 97th 21:17.7 |
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Early life and prep
[edit]Clark grew up playing soccer, swim, water polo, and winters participating in downhill ski.
Clark's aunt competed for the Oregon Ducks in track and field and later introduced Erin Clark to track and field in middle school as her co-coach with Erin's mother.
Erin graduated from South Eugene High School as a 2-time OSAA state champion.
South Eugene High School's Erin Clark 4:31.4, Phacelia Cramer 4:56.3, Paige Kouba 4:37.5, Sara Tsai 4:38.7 set a United States high school national record in track and field in the 4 × 1500 m relay in a time of 18:42.33 June 10, 2012 at Portland Track Festival.
| Representing South Eugene High School at Oregon School Activities Association 6A state championship | ||||||
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| Year | Cross Country | Outdoor Track | ||||
| 2012-13 | 6th 18:08 | 2nd in the 1500 m (4:30.39) | ||||
| 1st in the 3000 m (9:32.08) | ||||||
| 2011-12 | 3rd 18:17.0 | 3rd in the 1500 m (4:33.39) | ||||
| 2nd in the 3000 m (9:51.51) | ||||||
| 2010-11 | 8th 19:00.0 | 3rd in the 1500 m (4:44.69) | ||||
| 1st in the 3000 m (10:06.63) | ||||||
| 2009-10 | 35th 20:03.0 | 12th in the 1500 m (5:00.06) | ||||
| 10th in the 3000 m (10:41.15) | ||||||
In 2013, Clark placed 2nd in the 1500 m (4:30.39) at Oregon School Activities Association 6A state meet after winning the district meet (4:29.42) - Clark placed 1st in the 3000 m (9:32.08) at Oregon School Activities Association 6A state meet after winning the district meet (9:37.91). Clark won 2011 Southwest Conference xc title (18:15).[10]
In 2012, Clark placed 3rd in the 1500 m (4:33.39) and 2nd in the 3000 m (9:51.51) at Oregon School Activities Association 6A state meet.
In 2011, Clark placed 3rd in the 1500 m (4:44.69) and 1st in the 3000 m (10:06.63) at Oregon School Activities Association 6A state meet.
In 2010, Clark placed 12th in the 1500 m (5:00.06) and 10th in the 3000 m (10:41.15) at Oregon School Activities Association 6A state meet. [11]
Personal life
[edit]Erin lives with her partner, Adam Peterman in Missoula, Montana.[12] The two met in college while attending and running for the University of Colorado Boulder.
References
[edit]- ^ "Erin CLARK - Her Trail results and UTMB® Index". utmb.world. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ "2023 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile – Erin Clark Erin Clark on her way to winning the 2023 Lake Sonoma 50 Mile". irunfar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "USATF National Club Cross Country Championships - Plantes Ferry Sports Complex -Spokane, WA 12/8/18" (PDF). usatf.org. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ "2018 USATF 5 km Championships hosted by Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K New York, New York Results". http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2018/USATF-5-km-Championships.aspx. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ "2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ "2016 United States Olympic Trials". usatf.org. Archived from the original on July 15, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ "2011 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results - 3000 m women". usatf.org. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ "Erin Clark NAZ Athlete spoke with Josh Rowe and Chris Johnson (Just Athletics Podcast)". Just Athletics Podcast. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "Erin Clark University of Colorado Cross Country Track and Field Results". TFRRS. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ "Erin Clark South Eugene Cross Country SWC Results". Athletic.net. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ "Erin Clark South Eugene High School University of Colorado Cross Country Track and Field Results". Athletic.net. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ Malcolm, Corrine (2024-05-10). "Erin Clark's Pug is Faster Than You". Freetrail. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
External links
[edit]- Ultra Running Erin Clark
- Erin Clark at World Athletics
- Erin Clark on Twitter
- NAZ Elite Host Eric Senseman talks with Erin Clark about her transition to joining Northern Arizona Elite, her 13 NCAA National Championship All-American Awards, immediate future in the us championships on the roads and track
- NAZ Elite Erin Clark profile
