James Corrigan Nationality

James Corrigan is a professional American track and field athlete, specializing in the 3000m steeplechase and the 5000m. Born on April 16, 2002, Corrigan quickly established himself as a promising athlete in middle-distance events. Corrigan’s current world ranking places him #62 in the 3000m steeplechase and #201 in the 5000m.

Corrigan achieved significant milestones during the 2024 season, including a personal best of 8:13.87 in the 3000m steeplechase at the Penn Relays Summer Showcase and a strong performance at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, where he placed 2nd in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:21.22.

James Corrigan Nationality

James Corrigan is an American citizen. He is a middle-distance runner from Los Angeles, California. He is a freshman and stands 5 feet 9 inches tall. James Corrigan’s parents are Brian and Karen Corrigan. He is currently majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Corrigan served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tempe, Arizona, from 2020 to 2022. In addition to his athletic achievements, he is very skilled at juggling and card magic, and he has never broken a bone.

James Corrigan Hometown

James Corrigan's hometown and birthplace is Los Angeles, California. Before his current position, he attended Eagle Rock High School in California, where he set a personal best of 9:13.80 in the 3200 meters. He was a standout high school athlete, winning the 2019 CIF Los Angeles City Section championship in the 3200 meters and the 2018 CIF Los Angeles City Section cross country championship. Corrigan was also recruited by Boston University.

As a student-athlete at Brigham Young University (BYU), he placed third at the USATF Olympic Team Trials in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 8:26.78. He set a new BYU school record with a remarkable 8:13.87 at the Penn Relays Summer Showcase, which not only broke the school record but also met the Olympic Standard, earning him a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Corrigan also claimed the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championship in the 3000-meter Steeplechase with a time of 8:29.24 and was named a Second Team All-American in the same event at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.