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Emily Marie Lopez (born August 12, 2005) is an American Paralympic athlete who competes in sprinting and long jump events. Emily made her international debut at the 2022 IWAS championships.

High School
Emily graduated from Shenendehowa High School in the spring of 2023. Emily's High School track and field career started out intermittently during her first two years of high school due to the Covid-19 epidemic. Emily was able to focus and complete her final two years where she excelled in her final indoor season, culminating by competing in the 2023 New Balance Nationals Meet in Boston. Emily started her career in para athletic track and field in the spring of 2022 and was named as a High School US Paralympic Track and Field All American in 2022 and 2023.

College
Emily attends SUNY Geneseo as of the fall of 2023 where she will continue her academic studies. She will resume her track and field career under Coach Chris Popovici.

International Competition
In 2022 Emily was selected to represent the USA as a member of TeamUSA at the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports (IWAS) in Portugal where she earned three gold medals and one silver medal. In 2023 Emily was selected to represent the USA as a member of TeamUSA at the ParaPan American Games in Santiago Chile where she competed in the 200m, 400m and Long Jump.