| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993 (age 31) Pontiac, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.66 m) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | Pole vault |
| College team | University of South Dakota |
| Team | Team ESSX |
| Turned pro | 2017 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 4.75 m (15 ft 7 in) |
Emily Grove is a pole vaulter from the Pontiac, Illinois.
IHSA
Grove is a two-time Illinois High School Association state champion in the pole vault representing Pontiac Township High School. Grove set Illinois state record in the pole vault at 4.08 m (13 ft 5 in). Grove also placed seventh in the 4x200-meter relay and 4x400-meter relay. Grove as a sophomore finished fourth in the pole vault at the state meet. Grove also participated in cross country and volleyball.
NCAA
Groves competed for the University of South Dakota, earning All-American honors six times, Academic All-American honors, and graduated in 2017. She was also a four time Summit League champion.
During her senior season, she cleared fifteen feet and at one point led the nation, but finished 15th at the NCAA Championships.
| Representing the South Dakota Coyotes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Summit League Indoor |
NCAA Indoor |
Summit League Outdoor |
NCAA Outdoor | ||||
| 2017 | Pole Vault 4.16 m (13 ft 8 in) 1st |
Pole Vault 4.30 m (14 ft 1 in) 15th | ||||||
| 2016 | Pole Vault 4.31 m (14 ft 2 in) 1st |
Pole Vault 4.30 m (14 ft 1 in) 7th |
Pole Vault 4.33 m (14 ft 2 in) 1st |
Pole Vault 4.05 m (13 ft 3 in) 15th | ||||
| 2014 | Pole Vault 4.31 m (14 ft 2 in) 1st |
Pole Vault 4.45 m (14 ft 7 in) 2nd |
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| 2013 | Pole Vault 4.10 m (13 ft 5 in) 3rd |
Pole Vault 4.30 m (14 ft 1 in) 7th | ||||||
| 2012 | Pole Vault 4.15 m (13 ft 7 in) 2nd |
Pole Vault 4.08 m (13 ft 5 in) 2nd |
Pole Vault 4.25 m (13 ft 11 in) 7th | |||||
International career
At the 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Grove finished tied for 3rd, but won in a jump-off in her first attempt. This qualified her for the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 10th | Pole Vault | 4.30 m (14 ft 1 in) |
| 2017 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Sacramento, California | 3rd | Pole Vault | 4.55 m (14 ft 11 in) |
| 2016 | USA Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 10th | Pole Vault | 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in) |
| 2014 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 6th | Pole Vault | 4.51 m (14 ft 10 in) |
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States of America | ||||||
| 2017 | 2017 World Championships in Athletics | London Stadium | T-25th | Pole Vault | NH @ 4.20 m (13 ft 9 in) | |
References
- "T&F: Four Coyotes At U.S. And Canada National Championships - Yankton Press & Dakotan: Sports". Yankton.net. June 20, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- "Two Coyote Vaulters Place Third, Qualify For World Championships - Vermillion Plain Talk: Sports". Plaintalk.net. June 30, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- "Grove to compete at World meet - Sports - Newton Press Mentor - Newton, IL - Newton, IL". Pressmentor.com. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- "Grove finishes 15th at NCAA national meet". Argusleader.com. June 8, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- "USD vaulters soar into World Championships". Argusleader.com. June 26, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- "South Dakota's Grove has best pole vault in nation this year | Sports". siouxcityjournal.com. April 21, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- "South Dakota Emily Grove". South Dakota Coyotes. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- "2018 Outdoor USA Track & Field - Results". usatf.org. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- "2017 Outdoor USA Track & Field - Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- "2016 Outdoor USA Track & Field - Results". usatf.org. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- "2014 USA Indoor Track & Field - Complete Results". usatf.org. Archived from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- South Dakota Emily Grove Results TFRRS. Retrieved by February 21, 2018
- "2017 World Outdoor Track & Field - Prelim Results" (PDF). IAAF.org. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
