2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials

American Record-holder Emma Coburn in the 2016 ESPN Body Issue

American Record-holder Emma Coburn in the 2016 ESPN Body Issue

Reigning U.S. steeplechase champion and American record-holder Emma Coburn was featured in this year's ESPN The Body Issue.All photos were taken by Marcus E

Jul 6, 2016 by Meg Bellino
American Record-holder Emma Coburn in the 2016 ESPN Body Issue
Reigning U.S. steeplechase champion and American record-holder Emma Coburn was featured in this year's ESPN The Body Issue.

All photos were taken by Marcus Eriksson and feature quotes from Coburn. You can find the entire 2016 Body Issue gallery here.

For a compilation of track athletes who previously appeared in the annual gallery, click here

"The backdrop of Crested Butte and the snow and the mountains made for some really dramatic photos. The combination of the dramatic background and a naked person makes for some striking photos."

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"I think that The Body Issue is tasteful, beautiful and a once in a lifetime experience for an athlete to be a part of. I'm humbled to be included on the list of athletes who have been in it."

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"My hometown Crested Butte is so special to me. It's where I fell in love with running. It's my happy place. It felt appropriate to shoot in the place that shaped me as an athlete."

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Coburn will race for a spot on her second Olympic team on Thursday, July 7, at 7:48PM PST.