Former CU Track Stars Opt To Skip Olympics Opening Ceremonies

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Former University of Colorado Buffaloes Jenny Simpson and Emma Coburn won’t be on hand Friday for the opening ceremonies of the Rio Olympics. The pair is staying in Boulder to continue their training.
It’s the third Olympic games for track and field star Simpson, 29, who qualified for Rio after winning the U.S. Olympic trials in dramatic fashion. She won the 1,500-meters in 4:04.74 at the United States Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
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