Track & Field
The former Buff runners are the first U.S. women to medal in the steeplechase and 1,500-meter events.
Buffs Emma Coburn (Mktg'13) and Jenny Simpson (Econ, PolSci’09) have won spots on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team.
In July, Emma Coburn will race the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials with her sights set on an appearance in Rio.
Running mountain trails was strictly forbidden for CU-Boulder’s track and cross-country athletes in the 1960s. Rick Trujillo couldn't help himself.
Mark Wetmore has been head coach of the CU cross country and track & field teams since 1995, winning five national cross country championships — three men’s and two women’s.
CU track and field athletes excelled at championship races in June.