Emma Coburn is a 3000-meter steeplechase specialist from the United States. She became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in that event as well. Her previous achievements include a silver medal at the 2019 World Championships. She is known for her enthusiasm in her performance.
Early life
On October 19, 1990, Emma Jane Coburn was born in Boulder, Colorado. She was born to Bill and Annie Coburn. Willy, Gracie, and Joe are three of her siblings. Coburn has volunteered with the Mountain Adventure Kid’s Camp and Living Journeys Cancer Foundation. Crested Butte Community School was Coburn’s alma mater. Coburn was an undergraduate at the University of Colorado in 2010 when he won the Pac-12 steeplechase title and finished second in the NCAA finals.
Emma Coburn Career
Emma’s professional career started as a junior player. In 2011, Coburn won the Pac-12 indoor 3000-meter title, as well as three NCAA outdoor medals. She holds the record for being the fourth-fastest American in history and the fastest American on American territory. Coburn’s performance of 9:25.28 in her first steeplechase of the 2012 season placed her fourth fastest in the US. All-time second in the US, behind Jenny Simpson. Coburn was named the world record holder for the 3,000-metre steeplechase in April 2013.
With her victory in London, Coburn became the first American woman to win a steeplechase gold medal at either the World Championships or the Olympics. Because she was the defending World Champion in 2017, she was already an automatic qualifier for the 2019 World Championships. At the 2018 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Coburn finished third in the 3000 meters, behind winner Shelby Houlihan and runner-up Katie Mackey.
Social media
Emma handles has 485 thousand followers and 851 followings on Instagram, where she has posted 2039 times. She has 59.8 thousand followers and 409 followings on Twitter, and 121 thousand fans on Facebook.
Emma Coburn Biography |
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| Real Name | Emma Coburn |
| Birth Date | 19 October 1990 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 30 Years |
| Birth Place | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Middle-Distance Runner |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Libra |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 8” – in Centimeters – 173 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 54 kg – in Pounds – 119 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Bill Coburn |
| Mother | Annie Coburn |
| Sister | One (Gracie Coburn Willette) |
| Brother | Two (Joe & Willy Coburn) |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Crested Butte Community High School |
| College | University of Colorado Boulder |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | No |
| Husband | Joe Bosshard |
Personal life
Emma Coburn is currently single and completely dedicated to her events and professional endeavors. She enjoys spending quality time with her family whenever she has the opportunity.
Emma Coburn Net worth
Emma is considered to be one of the world’s wealthiest Unknowns. Coburn is also included in the elite group of people known as the World’s Richest Unknown. The actress Emma Coburn is having a net worth of $1.5 million, according to sources including Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.
Trivia
- Emma Coburn was picked for the 2012 Olympic team while still competing as a collegiate athlete.
- In July 2014, she broke the American 3,000-meter steeplechase record, but her time was annulled due to a technicality; in May 2016, she was formally declared the winner and the record was confirmed.
- Emma Coburn was featured on the cover of Runner’s World magazine in July of 2016.
- At the 2016 Rio Olympics, she took home a bronze medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase.
- Emma Coburn founded the Elk 5K race in Crested Butte, Colorado, in September 2017 to raise money for the Crested Butte Cancer Support Community, a cancer support organization.