Kara Macdermid
- Born
- Sep 19, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 800 m
Kara Macdermid is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on September 19, 1997. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:05.70 in the 800m, 4:14.88 in the 1500m, 4:38.35 in the Mile, 9:19.19 in the 3000m and 16:26.50 in the 5000m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 1500 m4:14.88
2024 season best4:21.65Mar 17, 2024 · Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
Personal best · 800 m2:05.70
Last competitionNew Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, WellingtonMar 17, 2024 · 4:21.65
As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 4:14.88, 800 m 2:05.70, 2024 season best 4:21.65 (Mar 17, 2024, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington (NZL)) · Last competition: New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington, Mar 17, 2024, 4:21.65 · 29 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 800m | 2:10.95 | – | Feb 2, 2024 | Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:21.65 | – | Mar 17, 2024 | New Zealand Championships, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington |
| 2023 | 800m | 2:07.42 | – | Jul 8, 2023 | Guldensporenmeeting, Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:19.08 | – | Jul 22, 2023 | Flanders Cup Vita, Stedelijke Atletiekpiste, Ninove |
| 2022 | 800m | 2:05.70 | – | Jul 9, 2022 | Guldensporenmeeting, Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:14.88 | – | Jul 16, 2022 | Stedelijke Atletiekpiste, Ninove (BEL) |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:38.35 | – | Jan 30, 2022 | Cooks Classic |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:11.51 | – | Feb 20, 2021 | Capital Classic, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington |