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Emma Jane Coburn (born October 19, 1990) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 3000-meters steeplechase. She holds the distinction of being a world champion, world silver medalist, Olympic bronze medalist, three-time Olympian and 10-time US National Champion in the steeplechase.
Coburn ran the fastest American time on U.S. soil at the Nike Prefontaine Classic in June of 2012, finishing fifth (9:25.28). The Crested Butte, Colo. native left her mark on CU’s record book. Indoors, she is the second-best CU performer in the mile (4:29.86) and sixth in the 3,000 (9:17.46).
That same year, Sportswomen of Colorado selected her as the Sportswoman of the Year (she was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2012) … She is a 10-time U.S. champion in the steeplechase (in as many attempts), and a two-time world medalist in the steeple (gold in 2017, silver in 2019) ; she won the event twice as a student at CU (2011, 2012 ...
Olympic Experience. 3-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 bronze) Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 15th (3000m Steeplechase - Women) Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, bronze (3000m Steeplechase - Women)
Official website of Olympic Medalist and World Champion, Emma Coburn.
Jul 16, 2022 · EUGENE, Ore. — Colorado alum Emma Coburn earned a berth in the 2022 World Athletics Championships 3,000-meter steeplechase final Saturday when she finished fourth in her preliminary heat at Hayward Field.
Steeplechaser Emma Coburn, the 2017 world champ, took bronze in Rio. A favorite to again earn an Olympic podium spot, the Colorado native is chasing Tokyo gold.
