Emma Coburn is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 19, 1990. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:01.10 in the 800m, 4:03.82 in the 1500m, 4:28.84 in the Mile, 8:39.19 in the 3000m and 15:24.76 in the 5000m. She has earned 16 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:02.35 (#18 all-time), 2 Miles Short Track 9:15.71, 2026 season best 6:08.25 (Aug 30, 2026, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: ISTAF 2026, Aug 30, 2026, 6:08.25 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · 35 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | - | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 6:08.25 | - | Aug 30, 2026 | ↑ | ISTAF 2026 |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:33.29 | - | Jan 10, 2025 | ↑ | Potts Invitational |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:56.55 | - | Feb 2, 2025 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 8:56.55 | - | Feb 2, 2025 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2024 | MileRoad | 4:37.2h | - | Sep 8, 2024 | ↓ | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:05.35 | - | May 27, 2023 | ↑ | USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
| 2023 | 1500m-short-track | 4:10.39 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2023 | mile-short-track | 4:28.84 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:28.84 | - | Feb 4, 2023 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 9:13.60 | - | Jul 8, 2023 | ↑ | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 24:32 | - | Feb 18, 2023 | - | 44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:04.44 | - | Jun 11, 2022 | ↑ | Portland Track Festival |
| 2022 | MileRoad | 4:23.0h | - | Sep 11, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 9:07.93 | - | Aug 10, 2022 | ↑ | Herculis Meeting International d’Athlétisme EBS, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:04.28 | - | May 15, 2021 | ↑ | Track Meet |
| 2021 | 3000m-short-track | 8:39.19 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:39.19 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 9:08.22 | - | May 28, 2021 | ↑ | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - National Events |
| 2021 | 2MilesShor | 9:15.71 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2021 | 2Miles | 9:15.71 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2021 | 5000m | 15:24.76 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | - | St. Michael's HS, Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:01.10 | - | Aug 22, 2020 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 4:03.82 | - | Aug 15, 2020 | ↑ | Lipscomb Academy, Nashville, TN (USA) |
| 2020 | Mile | 4:32.72 | - | Jun 27, 2020 | ↑ | Colorado Mesa Univ., Grand Junction, CO (USA) |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 8:56.60 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:56.60 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2020 | 2MilesShor | 9:32.81 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2020 | 2Miles | 9:32.81 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2020 | Semi | 1:25:37 | - | Mar 1, 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:04.40 | - | Aug 10, 2019 | ↑ | Memphis, TN (USA) |
| 2019 | 1500m-short-track | 4:14.39 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
| 2019 | mile-short-track | 4:32.68 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:32.68 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 8:52.27 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:52.27 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 9:02.35 | - | Sep 30, 2019 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
| 2018 | MileRoad | 4:20.5h | - | Sep 9, 2018 | ↓ | New York Fifth Avenue Mile |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:31.08 | - | Sep 5, 2018 | ↑ | Bay Shore, NY (USA) |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 8:41.16 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↑ | New York Millrose Games |
| 2018 | 3000m | 8:41.16 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↑ | New York Millrose Games |
| 2018 | 3000mSt | 9:05.06 | - | Jul 20, 2018 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:11.89 | - | Jul 6, 2017 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2017 | MileRoad | 4:20.8h | - | Sep 10, 2017 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 8:48.60 | - | Aug 20, 2017 | ↑ | Birmingham Müller Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Invitational Events |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 9:02.58 | - | Aug 11, 2017 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2017 | DistanceMe | 10:40.31 | - | Jan 28, 2017 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 4:06.92 | - | May 20, 2016 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | MileRoad | 4:23.8h | - | Sep 3, 2016 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 9:07.63 | - | Aug 15, 2016 | ↑ | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2015 | 1500m | 4:05.10 | - | May 30, 2015 | ↑ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2015 | 2000Metres | 5:41.11 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 2000m | 5:41.11 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 8:59.76 | - | Sep 3, 2015 | ↑ | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 9:15.59 | - | Jun 27, 2015 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:05.29 | - | Jul 19, 2014 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2014 | 1500m-short-track | 4:14.22 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | mile-short-track | 4:32.01 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | Mile | 4:32.01 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 2000Metres | 5:47.20 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 2000m | 5:47.20 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 9:11.42 | - | Jul 12, 2014 | ↑ | Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:06.87 | - | May 17, 2013 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 1500m-short-track | 4:12.31 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | mile-short-track | 4:29.86 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | Mile | 4:29.86 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 9:28.26 | - | Apr 28, 2013 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:09.42 | - | May 18, 2012 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | Mile | 4:33.24 | - | Jul 25, 2012 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 9:23.54 | - | Aug 6, 2012 | ↑ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:11.55 | - | Apr 9, 2011 | ↑ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:12.97 | - | Jul 30, 2011 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) |
| 2011 | mile-short-track | 4:36.08 | - | Mar 12, 2011 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | Mile | 4:36.08 | - | Mar 12, 2011 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track | 9:17.46 | - | Feb 26, 2011 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 9:17.46 | - | Feb 26, 2011 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000mSt | 9:37.16 | - | Aug 6, 2011 | ↑ | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | DistanceMe | 11:22.87 | - | Feb 25, 2011 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:09.81 | - | May 15, 2010 | ↑ | Columbia, MO (USA) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:21.37 | - | May 1, 2010 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | Mile | 4:42.56 | - | Mar 6, 2010 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 3000mSt | 9:51.86 | - | Jun 12, 2010 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2009 | 800m | 2:14.43 | - | Apr 11, 2009 | ↑ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2009 | 1000m | 2:52.43 | - | Feb 27, 2009 | - | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 1000m-short-track | 2:52.43 | - | Feb 27, 2009 | - | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 4:27.69 | - | Apr 24, 2009 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2009 | Mile | 4:53.27 | - | Feb 14, 2009 | ↑ | Seattle Husky Classic |
| 2009 | 3000m | 9:48.89 | - | Feb 27, 2009 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 3000m-short-track | 9:48.89 | - | Feb 27, 2009 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | 3000mSt | 10:06.21 | - | Jun 10, 2009 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2008 | 2000Metres | 6:44.42 | - | Jun 19, 2008 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2007 | 2000Metres | 6:47.39 | - | Jun 16, 2007 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
2026
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 6:08.25 | - | Aug 30 | ISTAF 2026 |
3000mSt | 9:36.83 | - | Aug 26 | Weltklasse Zürich |
3000mSt | 9:29.68 | - | Jul 23 | USA Championships |
3000mSt | 9:15.97 | - | Jul 3 | Prefontaine Classic |
3000mSt | 9:29.38 | - | Jun 14 | USATF LA Grand Prix |
3000mSt | 9:29.38 | - | Jun 13 | USATF LA Grand Prix |
3000mSt | 9:23.87 | - | May 23 | LA Track Festival |
2025
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m-short-track | 8:56.55 | - | Feb 2 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
Mile | 4:33.29 | - | Jan 10 | Potts Invitational |
2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MileRoad | 4:37.2HT | - | Sep 8 | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
MileRoad | 4:37.2HT | - | Sep 8 | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
3000mSt | DNF | - | Apr 27 | Yangtze Delta Athletics Diamond Gala, Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre, Suzhou - Diamond Discipline |
2023
13 performances2022
14 performances2021
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | DQ | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
3000mSt | 9:16.91 | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
3000mSt | 9:16.91 | - | Aug 1 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
3000mSt | 9:09.02 | - | Jul 9 | Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
3000mSt | 9:09.41 | - | Jun 24 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
3000mSt | 9:21.32 | - | Jun 20 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
3000mSt | 9:21.32 | - | Jun 18 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
3000mSt | 9:08.22 | - | May 28 | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - National Events |
1500m | 4:04.28 | - | May 15 | Track Meet |
5000m | DNF | - | May 14 | Track Meet |
1500m | 4:04.28 | - | May 14 | Track Meet |
Honours
44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Relay
World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
U.S. Olympic Trials
3000 Metres Steeplechase
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
3000 Metres Steeplechase
USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Des Moines USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
3000 Metres Steeplechase
USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
The XXXI Olympic Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Eugene USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
IAAF World Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
IAAF Continental Cup
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Shanghai Golden Grand Prix
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
Mile Short Track
Eugene USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
The XXX Olympic Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Eugene USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
IAAF World Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Frequently asked questions
What is Emma Coburn's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Emma Coburn's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:02.35, set on Sep 30, 2019 in Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT), #18 on the all-time list.
Which events does Emma Coburn compete in?
Emma Coburn competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2 Miles Short Track.
How did Emma Coburn perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 6:08.25, set on Aug 30, 2026 in Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: ISTAF 2026 on Aug 30, 2026, 6:08.25.
How many medals has Emma Coburn won?
Emma Coburn has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.