Emily Cole, a recent Duke University graduate with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Economics, is an All-American track and field athlete and a dedicated advocate for athlete wellness and women’s sports. After a life-changing experience with hyponatremia at 17, Emily authored The Players’ Plate as a student-athlete at Duke, making history as the first NCAA athlete to publish a book under the new NIL policies. Her book serves as a resource for athletes at all levels, promoting mental health and balanced sports nutrition. Emily has built a strong personal brand on social media, amassing over 700,000 followers, where she shares insights on performance, the NIL landscape, and her journey as an aspiring professional runner. Through partnerships with brands like Adidas, Therabody, and Gatorade, she continues to advocate for a holistic approach to athletic excellence and aims to inspire more girls to stay in sports.
