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Cornell University Athletics

2008-09 Women's Track and Field Roster

Aeriel Emig

  • Position Mid-Distance
  • Class Senior
  • High School Albuquerque Academy
  • Hometown Albuquerque, N.M.

Biography

At Cornell:

The 2007 cross country captain, Emig had tremendous freshman and sophomore years, contributing significantly in all three seasons. A consistent top-five finisher for the Big Red cross country team throughout her career, she has been a member of two ECAC cross country championship teams. Twice a finalist in the outdoor Heps 1500m, Emig anchored the 4x800 to second place at the indoor ECACs in 2007 and has twice earned All-East accolades. She has a part of four freshman records at Cornell in individual events and relays: the indoor mile, the outdoor 1500 and the indoor Distance Medley Relay and 4xMile. An ECAC qualifier in the 1500 and mile, Aeriel has competed at the NCAA Regional Championships and in the United Kingdom during Cornell’s 2006 summer trip. At Albuquerque Academy: Emig lead Albuquerque Academy to the team championships her senior year, winning three events (1600, 3200, and anchor of the sprint medley relay). She was also the state runner-up in cross country as a senior. Personal: Aeriel Kaylee Emig is the daughter of Zim Emig and Mary Bratzler and has a younger brother.

Historical Player Information

  • 2007-08Junior

    Mid-Distance
  • 2008-09Senior

    Mid-Distance