Emma Unger

Class:
Freshman
Height:
5-6
Hometown:
Sunbury, Ohio
Prev School:
Worthington Christian High School

TFRRS Profile

Conference USA Cross Country Championship (6K)
2024 (Oxford, Ala.): 31st place, 21:56.8

2025 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Her best effort among a trio of 5Ks was an 18:16.41 clocking at the Virginia Challenge
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

2024-25 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Fastest times included a 5:11.82 mile at the Brant Tolsma Invitational and a 10:14.88 3K at the Virginia Tech Invitational

2024 Cross Country (Fr.)

Came in 31^st at the CUSA meet in 21:56.8, the fastest of her three 6Ks as a freshman
Her team-best 19^th-place effort helped Liberty take third place in the Paul Short Run brown race

Prep

Graduated from Worthington Christian High School
After not being able to run competitively for more than five years due to a tumor in her hip, placed ninth at the Ohio Division 3 Cross Country Championships as a senior in 2023
Helped her 4 x 800 relay squad qualify for the Ohio Division 3 state meet as a junior
Fastest times were 5:15.17 in the 1,600 and 18:32 in the cross country 5K

Personal

Daughter of Kevin and Amy Unger
Birthday is Sept. 26
Elementary education and psychology major

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I wanted to be a part of a highly competitive Christian athletic program. One that would challenge me to grow as both a person and an athlete.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always write Luke 18:27 either on my arm or leg before I compete. This helps me remember that what is impossible for man is made possible with God.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Ashley Jones inspires me because of the great adversity she has overcome during high school and how her faith grew stronger after all the trials she faced.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
After not being able to run competitively for more than 5 years due to a tumor in my hip, the most memorable moment was the state cross country meet my senior year, which was also my first cross country season running since 7th grade.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is a spaghetti and meatballs dinner.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my iMessages first.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Pickleball and art.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a cat named Cloudy.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sydney McLaughlin

What is your favorite possession and why?
A ring that my parents gave me on my 13th birthday.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Santorini Greece, I have always wanted to go there since I was little. I love the blue and white buildings and the beautiful water.