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New Zealand triathlete and distance runner From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kate McIlroy (born 26 August 1981)[1] is a New Zealand cyclist, triathlete and former runner. She won the World Mountain Running title in 2005[2] and was later named New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year at the Halberg Awards.[3]
Kate McIlroy competing in 2010 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 August 1981 Wellington |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
She is the national women's record holder for the 3000 metre steeplechase with a time of 9:32.54 set in Heusden, Belgium during 2006.[4]
McIlroy converted to track in a bid to compete at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but sustained a leg injury and was unable recover in time.[5]
She started competing in triathlons at the end of 2008.[6] In 2012, she was selected to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the triathlon, where she finished in 10th place.[7]
In 2019 and 2021 McIlroy won the New Zealand national championships cyclo-cross.[8]
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