He Ran 8:16 to Win NCAAs, Placed 3rd at the Olympic Trials, Represented Team USA, and Is a Married Dad in College: The Unbelievable Rise of James Corrigan

THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST · Jun 25, 2025 · 39m

From humble hustle to steeplechase sensation, James Corrigan is rewriting the script.

Born in Los Angeles and now a force at Brigham Young University, James has quickly made his mark in the 3000-meter steeplechase. In just the past year, he placed third in the U.S. Olympic Trials, secured his Olympic standard in a last-chance race at the Penn Relays, represented Team USA in Paris, and most recently, he became the NCAA Championwith a blistering 8:16 performance.

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