2026 Women's Cross Country Roster
Biography
THIS YEAR: Freshman distance runner Emilyn Tang begins her collegiate career with the Azusa Pacific cross country program ... Will compete in both cross country and track & field after a decorated prep career at Monte Vista High School.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Monte Vista High School in Danville, Calif., where she competed in both cross country and track & field under Head Coach Patrick Wales Dinan, serving as team captain during her senior season in cross country and track ... Helped lead Monte Vista to three North Coast Section Division II Girls Cross Country Championships and four consecutive CIF State Cross Country appearances ... Earned All-East Bay Athletic League Honorable Mention honors as a junior while helping the Mustangs capture the EBAL Girls Cross Country Championship ... Named the team’s Rookie of the Year in track as a freshman and won the Frosh/Soph EBAL 800-meter championship ... Received the team's Most Improved Cross Country award as a sophomore ... Competed at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational in the 4x800 relay, 4x1600 relay and distance medley relay during her prep career ... Helped her team's 4x800 relay capture a Tri-Valley championship as a sophomore and junior ... Posted personal bests of 18:15 for 3 miles, 19:45 for the 5K, 2:28 in the 800 meters and 5:27 in the 1600 meters.
PERSONAL: Born May 12th in Walnut Creek, Calif. … Majoring in Liberal Studies (Special Education) ... Plans to become a special education teacher ... Enjoys baking and traveling.
