Cheverus senior distance standout Emily Durgin has decided to continue her running career at the University of Connecticut as she has accepted a full scholarship. Durgin who is one of the finest high school distance runner ever to run in the state, had a great 4 career that saw her finish as the Class A state runner-up 3x in XC, as well as winning 2 New England XC titles, and never finishing lower than 3rd. Emily was also a 2009 Footlocker National finalist. On the track Durgin has o won an outdoor state title at 3200m.
Emily also considered Providence, South Carolina, NC State & Wake Forest in her college search. Durgin plans to major in nutriution & minor in exercise science. Emily said of her choice "Uconn was a much better fit and i love the coach she is amazing!"
Personal Bests
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1500 Meter Run 4:40.19
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1600 Meter Run 5:03.63
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3200 Meter Run 10:57.85
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Three Mile Run 17:58.50
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400 Meter Dash 1:04.84
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5000 Meter Run 18:03.64
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800 Meter Run 2:19.91
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One Mile Run 5:17.06
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Cheverus senior distance standout Emily Durgin has decided to continue her running career at the University of Connecticut as she has accepted a full scholarship. Durgin who is one of the finest high school distance runner ever to run in the state, had a great 4 career that saw her finish as the Class A state runner-up 3x in XC, as well as winning 2 New England XC titles, and never finishing lower than 3rd. Emily was also a 2009 Footlocker National finalist. On the track Durgin has o won an outdoor state title at 3200m.
