Corrigan, who grew up swimming and running, said he committed to the sport last year. "My times pretty consistently went from the 8:50s to the 40s, to the 30s, and now the 20s," he said.

BYU steeplechaser James Corrigan crosses the finish line Saturday, June 29, 2024, to qualify for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. | Ting Jui "Justin" Tseng Doug Robinson Sat, Jun 29, 2024 · 5 min read ...

WINNING AN OLYMPIC SILVER medal can certainly raise expectations, and Kenneth Rooks felt that weight as he arrived at Hayward ...

Olympians Kenneth Rooks and James Corrigan will headline a collection of current and former BYU athletes who will compete in ...

Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes PROVO — For BYU cross country and track and field standout James Corrigan, the weeks leading up to and surrounding his marriage in early July changed his life.

Corrigan wore the smile of a champion and now, a first-time Olympian. With a trip to the Paris games on the line, he completed the steeplechase in personal record time on Saturday, finishing at 8:13.

PROVO — James Corrigan's top-three finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic trials was a strong notch in the belt to end his sophomore season with BYU track and field.

" James Corrigan ’s journey to the Olympic Games last year was almost that of a folk hero," said BYU director of track and field Ed Eyestone. "To lower his personal best by 37 seconds over the course ...

BYU’s James Corrigan won the NCAA 3000-meter steeplechase title at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Friday, June 13, 2025.