Kara Mckenna

Kara Mckenna

United StatesUnited States
Born
May 17, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Kara Mckenna is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 17, 1988. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:28.04 in the 1500m, 4:55.41 in the Mile, 9:42.51 in the 3000m, 16:40.69 in the 5000m and 10:24.66 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:24.66
2011 season best10:36.54May 8, 2011
2011 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track6:48.85

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:24.66, 2000 Metres Short Track 6:48.85, 2011 season best 10:36.54 (May 8, 2011) · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNC 2010United States 1500 m all-time list4:28.04991 pts–
MileIndoorNC 20094:55.41971 pts–
3000mIndoorVA 20099:42.51988 pts–
5000mNC 2009United States 5000 m all-time list16:40.69976 pts–
3000mStCA 2010United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:24.661,037 pts–
2000MetresNC 20056:48.85–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20111500m 4:43.53–Apr 1, 2011–
2011mile-short-track 4:58.18–Feb 4, 2011–
20113000m-short-track 9:44.55–Feb 11, 2011–
20113000mSt 10:36.54–May 8, 2011–
20115000m 17:04.54–Mar 26, 2011–
20115000m-short-track 17:37.41–Feb 25, 2011–
20101000m-short-track 2:58.08–Feb 19, 2010–
20101500m 4:28.04–May 9, 2010–
FAQ

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Kara Mckenna's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:24.66, set on May 1, 2010 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Kara Mckenna competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2011 season best: 10:36.54, set on May 8, 2011.