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Emma Coburn is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 3000-meters steeplechase, achieving global recognition as a world champion, world silver medalist, and Olympic bronze medalist.
Nuun announced their partnership with Emma Coburn to support her training and lead-up to the Tokyo Games in 2020. She also became a leading advocate for clean sport and women's representation in athletics with Nuun.
Emma Coburn joined the COROS Pro Athlete Team, expressing excitement about partnering with the brand for their watches and the data they provide.
Emma Coburn signed with New Balance to begin her professional running career. She expressed enthusiasm for the partnership and a bright future with Team New Balance, which also involved a training partnership with fellow New Balance athlete Jenny Simpson.
Emma Coburn signed an apparel deal with Champion.
Emma Coburn added a contract with Atreyu, a new running shoe brand based in Austin, Texas.
World Steeplechase Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist, Emma Coburn joined the USATF Foundation to talk about her experiences navigating her professional career in a virtual 'Run With US!' event.
Emma Coburn is featured among the top runners on OpenSponsorship, a platform that facilitates opportunities for brands to partner with notable athletes.
Emma Coburn, born on October 19, 1990, in Boulder, Colorado, is a highly decorated American track and field athlete. She attended Crested Butte Community School, where she participated in various sports including cross-country, volleyball, basketball, and track. A significant turning point in her early career occurred in 2007 when she unexpectedly competed in and won a 2,000-meter steeplechase event, despite having no prior experience. This serendipitous moment ultimately launched her career in the steeplechase. She later attended the University of Colorado from 2008 to 2013, where she garnered three NCAA championships, including two steeplechase titles and one indoor mile title, in addition to six All-America honors.
Coburn’s professional career began in 2013 when she signed with New Balance after completing her collegiate eligibility. Despite an early setback due to a sacral stress fracture, she quickly established herself on the international stage. In 2014, she secured her first Diamond League victory in Shanghai and broke the American record in the 3000-meters steeplechase with a time of 9:11.42. Her career progression saw her achieve significant milestones, including winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, making her the first American woman to medal in an Olympic steeplechase event. In 2017, she made history again by winning gold at the World Championships in London, becoming the first American since 1952 to win a world steeplechase title and setting a championship record of 9:02.58. She continued her success with a silver medal at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, achieving a personal best of 9:02.35.
Throughout her career, Coburn has been a dominant force in the steeplechase, earning 10 US National Championship titles. Her journey includes multiple appearances at the Olympic Games, participating in 2012, 2016, and 2020. She has consistently competed at the highest levels of the sport, including several World Athletics Championships. In 2024, she sustained a significant injury involving torn ligaments, damaged cartilage, and a fractured medial malleolus, which prevented her from competing in the Olympic Trials for her fourth Olympic appearance. Off the track, Coburn founded the annual Elk Run 5k, a fundraising event for the Crested Butte Cancer Support Community, demonstrating her commitment beyond athletic pursuits.
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