Tiarnan Crorken

[Burnley1989]

For those that are into their athletics like myself, we have a Burnley lad that's just qualified for the worlds in Tokyo next month

800m 1:44:48

Take a bow mate

[Goody1975]

I watched him train last Thursday and he looked phenomenal.

[Big Vinny K]

Has he just met the 1:44:50 qualifying mark or has he actually been selected for the worlds ?

I was watching a bit of the diamonds league meeting in Switzerland tonight and the rain was torrential !!

[Walton]

He's a really good lad, delighted that he's kicked on even further after his spell in the States.

[Burnley1989]

Has he just met the 1:44:50 qualifying mark or has he actually been selected for the worlds ?

I was watching a bit of the diamonds league meeting in Switzerland tonight and the rain was torrential !!

Almost certain he's now qualified, he's a family friend and that's the news ive had today

[Goody1975]

As for athletics, there are several local clubs who are always looking out for athletes and more importantly the coaches/volunteers who help produce talent like Tiarnan.

[Big Vinny K]

Almost certain he's now qualified, he's a family friend and that's the news ive had today

Great news - I know the parents really well. They’ll be made up.

[Passing Clouds]

Is he related to the same Crorkens that Sean and Derry belong to?

[Burnley1989]

Is he related to the same Crorkens that Sean and Derry belong to?

Sean's son

[Walton]

Tiarnan runs in the 2nd heat of the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo tomorrow, scheduled for 11:44am

[TheFamilyCat]

Burnley fans love a runner

[Row x]

Sean's son

Glad he's not derrys, means I can cheer him on

[Burnley1989]

Glad he's not derrys, means I can cheer him on

Haha, great bloke is Derry isn't he

Runs tomorrow, late morning in the heats.

11:35 - Men's 800m heats

[Goody1975]

When I spoke to him before he left England to go to the holding camp, he said he has planned with his coach to try and run a high 1:43, as that is what it may well take to qualify from the heats.

It really shows the depth of talent in the 800m at the minute.

[ecc]

Had never heard of him and that's not a name you'd forget.

Good luck to him.

UTC

[Stevie2112]

Good luck for sure,will be watching.
Remember Ray being a good runner in his day too.

[Winstonswhite]

Heats just starting for anyone interested

[ollieclarets8]

Finished 5th.

[Goody1975]

He should be very pleased with what he's accomplished, not too far off qualifying and needs to treat it as his beginning of mixing it with the best.

A solid winter and push on in 2026.

[Tricky Trevor]

Decent run. Those that don’t know will look at his time and say “he’s run faster than that” but this is competition and you can only go with the flow. If he’s not a front runner he sits in.
Looking at the world rankings before the start (68) there were only 2 in the field ranked lower so he beat at least one ranked above him.

[Burnley1989]

Decent run. Those that don’t know will look at his time and say “he’s run faster than that” but this is competition and you can only go with the flow. If he’s not a front runner he sits in.
Looking at the world rankings before the start (68) there were only 2 in the field ranked lower so he beat at least one ranked above him.

Yep, my Mrs couldnt get her head around how his time was quicker than all but one in the next heat but he goes out and they go through. Its what makes it so interesting though.

[claret wizard]

Josh Kerr was saying the same yesterday. There shouldn’t be fastest losers, should be a straight qualification. This is racing and it’s about winning races.