Emily Mackay Outkicked America's Best to Win Her First US Title

Emily Mackay has spent the last two years finishing just behind the headliner...until Saturday. The Binghamton alum outkicked former training partner Elle St. Pierre over the final 200 meters to win the women's 3000m in a five-second personal best of 8:30.01, claiming her first US title. St. Pierre pushed a ferocious pace from 1200m out and briefly gapped Mackay. But Mackay fought back, closed in 29.94 over the final...