Athletes: Shirin Irving
Date of Birth: 25th September 1996
Residence: Croydon, Surrey
School: Old Palace of John Whitgift, Croydon
Club: Croydon Harriers
Training Base: Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Eton / Croydon Harriers, Croydon
Event(s): Heptathlon, Hurdles, Javelin, Sprints, High Jump, Long Jump & Shot Putt
Achievements: 3 National age group titles, 4 UK age group records, ranked no. 1 in UK for 3 events (in 2011)

Biography

Shirin demonstrated great agility and poise at an early age by gaining the highest grade possible in ballet aged just 7. This did not go unnoticed by her school and she was soon representing them in multiple sporting disciplines. She went on to join an athletics club and has gone from strength to strength. 2011 proved to be Shirin's most successful year to date culminating in representing her country and setting multiple UK records in the combined events and the hurdles. 

Outside of athletics she has a keen interest in playing the piano, movies and being with her friends.

Championship Record


2011

South of England Indoor AA Championships - 75m Hurdles (1st) ** UK RECORD **
SIAB Schools Indoor Combined Events International - Pentathlon (2nd)
English Schools Championships - 75m Hurdles - (1st) ** UK RECORD **
England Athletics Combined Events Championships - Hexathlon (1st)  ** UK RECORD **
England Athletics U15/U17 Outdoor Championships - Under 17 80m Hurdles (1st)  ** U15 UK RECORD **