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Venters Breaks Event Record En Route to USATF 10km Championship
10/3/2026 9:55 AM | Cross Country, Track & Field
Former Utah cross country and track & field All-American Emily Venters captured the 2026 USATF 10km crown.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Former Utah cross country and track & field All-American Emily Venters captured the 2026 USATF 10km Championship Saturday morning.
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Venters jumped in front from the gun and never looked back, leading all runners wire-to-wire en route to breaking the all-time record at the event with a run of 31:09. The next closest finisher wouldn't cross the finish line for nearly a minute at 31:57.
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The victory was on the heels of her recently taking second in the 5k race just 6 days earlier at Boulderthon. She also captured the USATF 8km Championship this past summer.
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For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com, on social media by following on Facebook, X and Instagram or stay connected with Utah360 app.
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Venters jumped in front from the gun and never looked back, leading all runners wire-to-wire en route to breaking the all-time record at the event with a run of 31:09. The next closest finisher wouldn't cross the finish line for nearly a minute at 31:57.
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The victory was on the heels of her recently taking second in the 5k race just 6 days earlier at Boulderthon. She also captured the USATF 8km Championship this past summer.
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For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com, on social media by following on Facebook, X and Instagram or stay connected with Utah360 app.
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