Threetime US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery
May 03, 2024
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her dream of Paris is over after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery. A bronze medalist in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, Coburn will now miss the U.S. track trials for the Paris Olympics. WATCH: Counting down the days to Paris 2024 Counting down the days to ParisCoburn had thought she only sprained her right ankle on a water jump during the 3,000-meter steeplechase last Saturday, but scans later revealed significant damage. During surgery, a screw was implanted for the fracture.________Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.