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2012 Olympics: Emma Coburn
Emma Coburn

Emma Coburn hails from Crested Butte, Colo. She will compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Meet the Colorado contenders at the 2012 Summer Olympics with our photo gallery of athletes from the Centennial State. The 2012 Olympics will be held in London from July 27 - Aug. 12, 2012.

Colorado is sending 12 athletes to the summer games, with Missy Franklin from Centennial, Colo., as a top contender for swimming gold. Other competitors include several members of the cycling team, as well as track stars from across the state. Not pictured: David McKienzie.

Emma Coburn, 21, is from Crested Butte, Colo. She will be competing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Summer Olympics in London.

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