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Kaila Mcknight
AUSWomenBirth dateMay 5, 1986
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Kaila Mcknight is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on May 5, 1986. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:03.60 in the 800m, 4:05.61 in the 1500m, 4:33.33 in the Mile, 8:58.46 in the 3000m and 15:33.77 in the 5000m. She has earned 4 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
Key facts
3000 m
8:58.46
Age
40 years old
As of Sep 18, 2026: 1500 m 4:05.61 (#578 all-time), 3000 m 8:58.46, 2015 season best 4:17.64 (Mar 28, 2015, Brisbane (AUS)) · 40 years old
PB
Personal bests
2:03.60
4:33.33
8:58.46
15:33.77
16:52
35:11
4:34.1HT
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 800m | 2:07.99 | - | Feb 28, 2015 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 4:17.64 | - | Mar 28, 2015 | ↑ | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 2014 | 800m | 2:03.60 | - | Mar 2, 2014 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:06.06 | - | Jul 28, 2014 | ↑ | Hampden Park, Glasgow (GBR) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 16:21.52 | - | Apr 6, 2014 | ↓ | Melbourne Australian Championships |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:10.78 | - | Apr 6, 2013 | ↑ | Albert Park, Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 9:34.52 | - | Mar 1, 2013 | ↑ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 15:43.81 | - | Apr 28, 2013 | ↓ | Hiroshima (JPN) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 35:11 | - | Oct 13, 2013 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:05.61 | - | May 19, 2012 | ↑ | Shanghai Samsung Diamond League |
| 2012 | Mile | 4:33.33 | - | Jul 17, 2012 | ↑ | Cork (IRL) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 15:35.96 | - | Jul 3, 2012 | ↓ | Lillestrøm (NOR) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:07.20 | - | Feb 20, 2011 | ↑ | Hobart (AUS) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:05.65 | - | May 12, 2011 | ↑ | DS, Daegu (KOR) |
| 2011 | MileRoad | 4:34.1h | - | Sep 24, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 8:58.46 | - | Jan 29, 2011 | ↑ | Glendale (AUS) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 15:33.77 | - | Sep 13, 2011 | ↓ | Rovereto (ITA) |
| 2011 | 5Kilometre | 16:52 | - | Oct 29, 2011 | - | Noosa (AUS) |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 27:59 | - | Mar 20, 2011 | - | 39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:04.04 | - | Jul 13, 2010 | ↑ | Liège (BEL) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:08.78 | - | Jun 12, 2010 | ↑ | Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA) |
| 2010 | MileRoad | 4:47 | - | Sep 18, 2010 | ↑ | Newcastle upon Tyne (GBR) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 9:06.60 | - | Jan 21, 2010 | ↑ | Poljud Stadion, Split (CRO) |
| 2009 | 800m | 2:04.52 | - | Feb 22, 2009 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 4:10.01 | - | Jun 25, 2009 | ↑ | Sollentuna (SWE) |
| 2009 | Mile | 4:39.07 | - | Mar 13, 2009 | ↑ | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 9:30.30 | - | Jan 10, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 800m | 2:07.32 | - | Mar 14, 2008 | ↑ | Gold Coast (AUS) |
| 2008 | 1500m | 4:19.81 | - | Feb 21, 2008 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2008 | 3000m | 9:49.4h | - | Jan 8, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 35:35 | - | May 17, 2008 | ↑ | Springvale (AUS) |
| 2007 | 800m | 2:09.17 | - | Dec 2, 2007 | ↑ | Geelong (AUS) |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:22.2h | - | Mar 2, 2007 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2006 | 800m | 2:10.28 | - | Apr 1, 2006 | ↑ | Adelaide (AUS) |
2015
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:17.64 | - | Mar 28 | Australian Championships, Brisbane |
1500m | 4:19.79 | - | Mar 26 | Australian Championships, Brisbane |
1500m | 4:24.12 | - | Mar 21 | Melbourne IAAF World Challenge, Albert Park, Melbourne |
800m | 2:08.10 | - | Mar 1 | Melbourne Victorian Ch., Melbourne |
800m | 2:07.99 | - | Feb 28 | Melbourne Victorian Ch., Melbourne |
1500m | 4:18.73 | - | Feb 7 | Canberra Track Classic, Canberra |
2014
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:12.77 | - | Jul 29 | Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow |
1500m | 4:06.06 | - | Jul 28 | Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow |
800m | 2:04.08 | - | Jul 8 | Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro |
1500m | 4:10.14 | - | Jul 1 | Velenje EA Classic Permit Meeting, Velenje |
1500m | 4:09.20 | - | May 21 | Beijing IAAF World Challenge, Beijing |
5000m | 16:21.52 | - | Apr 6 | Melbourne Australian Championships |
1500m | 4:12.31 | - | Apr 5 | Melbourne Australian Championships, Albert Park, Melbourne |
1500m | 4:21.91 | - | Apr 3 | Melbourne Australian Championships, Albert Park, Melbourne |
1500m | 4:14.64 | - | Mar 22 | Melbourne IAAF World Challenge, Albert Park, Melbourne |
800m | 2:03.60 | - | Mar 2 | Melbourne Victorian Ch., Melbourne |
800m | 2:08.67 | - | Mar 1 | Melbourne Victorian Ch., Melbourne |
1500m | 4:07.92 | - | Feb 22 | Perth Track Classic, Perth |
1500m | 4:09.87 | - | Jan 18 | Glendale Hunter Track Classic, Glendale |
2013
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 35:11 | - | Oct 13 | Melbourne 10 km, Melbourne |
5000m | 16:17.52 | - | May 5 | Tokyo Seiko Golden Grand Prix, Tokyo |
5000m | 15:43.81 | - | Apr 28 | Hiroshima Mikio Oda Memorial, Hiroshima |
5000m | 15:53.91 | - | Apr 14 | Australian Open Championships |
1500m | 4:14.04 | - | Apr 13 | Australian Open Championships, Sydney |
1500m | 4:19.56 | - | Apr 11 | Australian Open Championships, Sydney |
1500m | 4:10.78 | - | Apr 6 | Melbourne IAAF World Challenge, Albert Park, Melbourne |
5000m | 15:59.72 | - | Mar 9 | Sydney Track Classic, Sydney |
3000m | 9:34.52 | - | Mar 1 | Perth Strive Interclub, Perth |
2012
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:08.44 | - | Aug 8 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 4:13.80 | - | Aug 6 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 4:08.44 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 4:13.80 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
Mile | 4:33.33 | - | Jul 17 | Cork City Sports, Cork |
1500m | 4:10.49 | - | Jul 13 | Crystal Palace Aviva London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 4:09.28 | - | Jul 6 | Bottrop BottropGala, Bottrop |
5000m | 15:35.96 | - | Jul 3 | Lillestrøm Hyundai Grand Prix, Lillestrøm |
1500m | 4:05.61 | - | May 19 | Shanghai Samsung Diamond League |
1500m | 4:06.54 | - | May 16 | Daegu Colorful Meeting, Daegu |
1500m | 4:18.02 | - | Apr 15 | Australian Open Championships |
1500m | 4:30.38 | - | Apr 14 | Australian Open Championships, Melbourne |
5000m | 16:24.56 | - | Apr 13 | Australian Open Championships, Melbourne |
1500m | 4:10.52 | - | Mar 3 | Melbourne Track Classic, Albert Park, Melbourne |
2011
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 16:52 | - | Oct 29 | Noosa Asics Bolt 5 km, Noosa |
MileRoad | 4:34.1HT | - | Sep 24 | New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY |
1500m | 4:16.51 | - | Sep 18 | Tangier Meeting d’Athlétisme Moulay El Hassan, Tanger |
5000m | 15:33.77 | - | Sep 13 | Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto |
1500m | 4:06.58 | - | Sep 10 | Rieti IAAF World Challenge, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
1500m | 4:10.83 | - | Aug 30 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
1500m | 4:08.74 | - | Aug 28 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
1500m | 4:08.74 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
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Honours
8
2014Glasgow Commonwealth Games
1500 Metres
8
2014Glasgow Commonwealth Games
1500 Metres
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2013Australian Open Championships
5000 Metres
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2012Australian Open Championships
5000 Metres
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2012Australian Open Championships
1500 Metres
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2010Australian Open Championships
1500 Metres
8
2010IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup
1500 Metres
8
2010IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup
3000 Metres
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2009Beograd Universiade
1500 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaila Mcknight's 1500 m personal best?
Kaila Mcknight's 1500 m personal best is 4:05.61, set on May 19, 2012 in Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai (CHN), #578 on the all-time list.
Which events does Kaila Mcknight compete in?
Kaila Mcknight competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.
How did Kaila Mcknight perform in 2015?
2015 season best: 4:17.64, set on Mar 28, 2015 in Brisbane (AUS).