Former Boise State Track Star Will Chase Olympic Dreams in Tokyo Last week, all eyes were on Eugene as Boise State alums Marisa Howard, Allie Ostrander and Emma Bates battled oppressive heat and some of the toughest competition in the world for a shot at representing Team USA in Tokyo. All three women had impressive races. Howard ('15) and Ostrander ('19), placed fifth and eighth respectively, missing the Olympic team but they both walked away from the 3000 Meter Steeplechase with shiny new personal records. Emma Bates ('15) finished 29th in an incredibly large field in the 10,000 Meter Run. The race had to be moved to the morning session due to excessive heat in Eugene.