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'''Briana Scott''' ([[Birth name#Maiden and married names|née]] '''Hungerford'''; born 27 June 1990) is a Canadian [[long-distance]] runner.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Briana SCOTT {{!}} Profile {{!}} World Athletics |url=https://worldathletics.org/athletes/canada/briana-scott-14975851 |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> She is the [[2023 Canadian Track and Field Championships|2023 Canadian 5000 m champion]] and represented Canada at the [[2023 World Athletics Championships]].
'''Briana Scott''' ([[Birth name#Maiden and married names|née]] '''Hungerford'''; born 27 June 1990) is a Canadian [[Long-distance running|long-distance]] runner.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Briana SCOTT {{!}} Profile {{!}} World Athletics |url=https://worldathletics.org/athletes/canada/briana-scott-14975851 |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> She is the [[2023 Canadian Track and Field Championships|2023 Canadian 5000 m champion]] and represented Canada at the [[2023 World Athletics Championships]].


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Born and raised in [[Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia]], Scott attended [[West Point Grey Academy]] before enrolling at [[McGill University]] in 2008. While at McGill, she competed for the [[McGill Redbirds and Martlets|McGill Martlets]] women's volleyball team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Briana Hungerford - Women's Volleyball |url=https://mcgillathletics.ca/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/briana-hungerford/2852 |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=McGill University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
Born and raised in [[Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia]], Scott attended [[West Point Grey Academy]] before enrolling at [[McGill University]] in 2008. While at McGill, she competed for the [[McGill Redbirds and Martlets|McGill Martlets]] women's volleyball team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Briana Hungerford - Women's Volleyball |url=https://mcgillathletics.ca/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/briana-hungerford/2852 |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=McGill University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>


After a long hiatus from sports, Scott took up running in 2018. Initially running half-marathons, she quickly improved, running a time of 1:18:21 in June 2019.
After a long hiatus from sports, Scott took up running in 2018. Initially running half-marathons, she quickly improved, running a time of 1:18:21 in June 2019.<ref name=":0" />


In 2020, without many races due to the ongoing pandemic, Scott turned to time trials. She ran 4:44 over the mile and later that summer, she improved her time to 4:39.
In 2020, without many races due to the ongoing pandemic, Scott turned to time trials. She ran 4:44 over the mile and later that summer, she improved her time to 4:39.<ref name=":0" />


In 2021, Scott began training with the BC Endurance Project and quickly improved her times on the track. On May 29, she ran a time of 15:46.75 over 5000 m at [[Swangard Stadium]] in [[Burnaby]]. On June 18, she finished second to [[Malindi Elmore]] at the Canadian 10,000 m Championships, with a personal best of 33:14.99.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kent |first=Justin |date=5 March 2022 |title=IWD2022 Coach Spotlight: Briana Scott |url=https://mile2marathon.com/m2m-athlete-spotlight-briana-scott/ |access-date=7 April 2024 |website=Mile2Marathon}}</ref>
In 2021, Scott began training with the BC Endurance Project and quickly improved her times on the track. On May 29, she ran a time of 15:46.75 over 5000 m at [[Swangard Stadium]] in [[Burnaby]]. On June 18, she finished second to [[Malindi Elmore]] at the Canadian 10,000 m Championships, with a personal best of 33:14.99.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kent |first=Justin |date=5 March 2022 |title=IWD2022 Coach Spotlight: Briana Scott |url=https://mile2marathon.com/m2m-athlete-spotlight-briana-scott/ |access-date=7 April 2024 |website=Mile2Marathon}}</ref>


After a year off from competitive running due to the birth of her and her husband Derek's first child, Bennie in 2022, Scott returned to the track in 2023. In her second race of the season on May 6, she set a personal best of 15:40.58 in the 5000 m. The next month, she would shave 15 second off that time with a mark of 15:25.77 at the Portland Track Festival. On July 14, she would run another 5000 m, this time taking the win at the [[Harry Jerome|Harry Jerome Track Classic]] in 15:19.51. On July 27, competing at the [[2023 Canadian Track and Field Championships|Canadian Championships]], Scott won her first national title, winning the 5000 m in 15:46.72.
After a year off from competitive running due to the birth of her and her husband Derek's first child, Bennie in 2022, Scott returned to the track in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kent |first=Justin |date=2022-11-02 |title=Return to Running Postpartum with Coach Briana Scott {{!}} Mile2Marathon |url=https://mile2marathon.com/return-to-running-postpartum-with-briana-scott/ |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=M2M Coaching |language=en-CA}}</ref> In her second race of the season on May 6, she set a personal best of 15:40.58 in the 5000 m. The next month, she shaved 15 seconds off that time with a mark of 15:25.77 at the Portland Track Festival. On July 14, she ran another 5000 m, this time taking the win at the [[Harry Jerome|Harry Jerome Track Classic]] in 15:19.51. On July 27, competing at the [[2023 Canadian Track and Field Championships|Canadian Championships]], Scott won her first national title, winning the 5000 m in 15:46.72.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dickinson |first=Marley |date=2023-07-28 |title=Regan Yee runs personal best to win steeplechase title at Canadian Track and Field Championships |url=https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/regan-yee-runs-personal-best-to-win-steeplechase-title-at-canadian-track-and-field-championships/ |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=Canadian Running Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>


Later that summer, Scott was selected to represent Canada at the [[2023 World Athletics Championships]] in [[Budapest|Budapest, Hungary.]] She would run 15:42.56 in her 5000 m heat.
Later that summer, Scott was selected to represent Canada at the [[2023 World Athletics Championships]] in [[Budapest|Budapest, Hungary.]] She ran 15:42.56 in her 5000 m heat.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dickinson |first=Marley |date=2023-08-08 |title=World Athletics extends invitation to six more Canadian athletes |url=https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/world-athletics-extends-invitation-to-six-more-canadian-athletes/ |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=Canadian Running Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>


In November, Scott competed at the [[2023 Pan American Games|Pan American Games]] in [[Santiago|Santiago, Chile]], placing 7th in the 5000 m.
In November, Scott competed at the [[2023 Pan American Games|Pan American Games]] in [[Santiago|Santiago, Chile]], placing 7th in the 5000 m.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Francis |first=Anne |date=2023-11-03 |title=Charles Philibert-Thiboutot and Sarah Mitton win gold at Pan Am Games |url=https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/charles-philibert-thiboutot-and-sarah-mitton-win-gold-at-pan-am-games/ |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=Canadian Running Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Competition record ==
== Competition record ==
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== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{World Athletics|canada/briana-scott-14975851}}
* {{Athletics Canada|briana-scott}}
* {{Olympics.com profile|briana-scott}}
* [https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/athlete/briana-scott_1974144 Briana Scott] at the [[Paris 2024 Summer Olympics]]
* {{Team Canada|briana-scott}}

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[[Category:Canadian female long-distance runners]]
[[Category:McGill Redbirds and Martlets players]]
[[Category:World Athletics Championships athletes for Canada]]
[[Category:Olympic track and field athletes for Canada]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2024 Summer Olympics]]
[[Category:Track and field athletes from British Columbia]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Vancouver]]
[[Category:21st-century Canadian sportswomen]]

Latest revision as of 05:47, 13 December 2024

Briana Scott
Personal information
Born (1990-06-27) June 27, 1990 (age 34)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
EducationMcGill University
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event5000 m
University teamMcGill Martlets (volleyball)
ClubMile2Marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal bests

Briana Scott (née Hungerford; born 27 June 1990) is a Canadian long-distance runner.[1] She is the 2023 Canadian 5000 m champion and represented Canada at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.

Biography

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Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Scott attended West Point Grey Academy before enrolling at McGill University in 2008. While at McGill, she competed for the McGill Martlets women's volleyball team.[2]

After a long hiatus from sports, Scott took up running in 2018. Initially running half-marathons, she quickly improved, running a time of 1:18:21 in June 2019.[3]

In 2020, without many races due to the ongoing pandemic, Scott turned to time trials. She ran 4:44 over the mile and later that summer, she improved her time to 4:39.[3]

In 2021, Scott began training with the BC Endurance Project and quickly improved her times on the track. On May 29, she ran a time of 15:46.75 over 5000 m at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. On June 18, she finished second to Malindi Elmore at the Canadian 10,000 m Championships, with a personal best of 33:14.99.[3]

After a year off from competitive running due to the birth of her and her husband Derek's first child, Bennie in 2022, Scott returned to the track in 2023.[4] In her second race of the season on May 6, she set a personal best of 15:40.58 in the 5000 m. The next month, she shaved 15 seconds off that time with a mark of 15:25.77 at the Portland Track Festival. On July 14, she ran another 5000 m, this time taking the win at the Harry Jerome Track Classic in 15:19.51. On July 27, competing at the Canadian Championships, Scott won her first national title, winning the 5000 m in 15:46.72.[5]

Later that summer, Scott was selected to represent Canada at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. She ran 15:42.56 in her 5000 m heat.[6]

In November, Scott competed at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, placing 7th in the 5000 m.[7]

Competition record

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Representing  Canada
Year Competition Venue Position Event Time
2023 World Championships Budapest, Hungary 35th (h) 5000 m 15:42.56
Pan American Games Santiago, Chile 7th 5000 m 16:27.79
2024 Olympic Games Paris, France 36th (h) 5000 m 15:47.30

References

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  1. ^ "Briana SCOTT | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  2. ^ "Briana Hungerford - Women's Volleyball". McGill University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  3. ^ a b c Kent, Justin (5 March 2022). "IWD2022 Coach Spotlight: Briana Scott". Mile2Marathon. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  4. ^ Kent, Justin (2022-11-02). "Return to Running Postpartum with Coach Briana Scott | Mile2Marathon". M2M Coaching. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  5. ^ Dickinson, Marley (2023-07-28). "Regan Yee runs personal best to win steeplechase title at Canadian Track and Field Championships". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  6. ^ Dickinson, Marley (2023-08-08). "World Athletics extends invitation to six more Canadian athletes". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  7. ^ Francis, Anne (2023-11-03). "Charles Philibert-Thiboutot and Sarah Mitton win gold at Pan Am Games". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
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