James Corrigan (runner)
_(53814288518).jpg) Corrigan after finishing 3rd in the steeplechase at the 2024 US Olympic Trials | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 16 April 2002 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 3000m steeplechase |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 3000m s'chase: 8:13.87 (Philadelphia, 2024) |
James Corrigan (born 16 April 2002) is an American runner. He finished third at the 2024 United States Olympic trials in the 3000m steeplechase.[1]
Early life[edit]
Corrigan attended Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, California.[2] He was keen on swimming as well as running, before committing to athletics.[3] He attends Brigham Young University.[4]
Career[edit]
He won the 3000 metres steeplechase in 8:29.24 at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships in May 2024.[5] He ran 8:28.84 to qualify for the final of the NCAA Division 1 Outdoors Championship in Eugene, Oregon.[6] He finished in ninth place in the final.[7]
He ran a seven-second personal best to qualify for the final of the 3000m steeplechase at the 2024 United States Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon in June 2024.[8] He finished third in the final at the trials, but without making the minimum standard required to compete at the Paris Olympics.[9]
That week, the day prior to cut off, he raced at the Penn Relays Summer Showcase in Philadelphia.[10] He ran a time of 8:13.87 on 29 June 2024, to meet the minimum standard for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "James Corrigan". World Athletics. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "James Corrigan of Eagle Rock CA 1st Place Boys White Division Race - Bell-Jeff Cross Country Invitational 2017". Runnerspace. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Goggin, Caroline (June 27, 2024). "Olympic hopeful looking to qualify for Paris games at Penn Relays Summer Showcase". 6abc.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Inside the mad scramble to give a BYU runner the opportunity of a lifetime". Deseret.com. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "BYU runner James Corrigan captures a Big 12 title". sltrib.com. May 14, 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "JAMES CORRIGAN 1ST PLACE MEN'S 3000M STEEPLECHASE SEMIFINAL HEAT 2 - NCAA D1 OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024". Runnerspace. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Dickson, Darnell (June 7, 2024). "NCAA Men's Track: BYU's Corrigan earns All-American honors in steeplechase". Herald Extra. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "James Corrigan of BYU surprise 3rd place in 3000m steeplechase final at 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials". Flotrack. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "'You just can't ask for more than that': BYU steeplechasers shine at U.S. track and field trials". Deseret.com. 23 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "KENNETH ROOKS TO PACE JAMES CORRIGAN IN SATURDAY RACE FOR OLYMPIC STEEPLECHASE STANDARD". dyestat. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "James Corrigan Hits Olympic 3K Steeplechase Standard In The Nick Of Time". Flotrack. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
