After showing continual improvement and closing in the American Record throughout this year, former Buff 3,000 meter steeplechaser Emma Coburn broke it today with a 9:11.42 time while finishing 2nd at the Glasgow Diamond League Meet. The former record of 9:12.50 was held by another former Buff and her training partner, Jenny Simpson.
In addition to the great times, both former Buffs (Ms. Simpson in her current event the 1,500 meters) are VERY popular in the running community and doing CU proud with their gutsy, front running styles.
Congrats to Ms. Coburn, and to her coaches Mark Wetmore and Heather Burroughs!
For anyone wanting more of the story, a few links-
Video highlight of the race- http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/25...burns-3K-Steeple-American-Record#.U8F3b_ldXng
Post race interview- http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/25...-your-new-American-Record-holder#.U8F3RPldXng
letsrun.com race report- http://www.letsrun.com/news/2014/07...simpsons-american-record-runs-911-42-glasgow/
Edit- also found link to (low def) replay of whole race- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSexU1bi0Hs
In addition to the great times, both former Buffs (Ms. Simpson in her current event the 1,500 meters) are VERY popular in the running community and doing CU proud with their gutsy, front running styles.
Congrats to Ms. Coburn, and to her coaches Mark Wetmore and Heather Burroughs!
For anyone wanting more of the story, a few links-
Video highlight of the race- http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/25...burns-3K-Steeple-American-Record#.U8F3b_ldXng
Post race interview- http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/25...-your-new-American-Record-holder#.U8F3RPldXng
letsrun.com race report- http://www.letsrun.com/news/2014/07...simpsons-american-record-runs-911-42-glasgow/
Edit- also found link to (low def) replay of whole race- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSexU1bi0Hs
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