Kate Mcilroy
- Born
- Aug 26, 1981 (45 years old)
- Birthplace
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
- Club
- Specialized women's racing
Kate McIlroy (born 26 August 1981) is a New Zealand cyclist, triathlete and former runner. She won the World Mountain Running title in 2005 and was later named New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year at the Halberg Awards. 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.
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. She started competing in triathlons at the end of 2008.
In 2012, she was selected to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the triathlon, where she finished in 10th place. In 2019 and 2021 McIlroy won the New Zealand national championships cyclo-cross.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:32.54 (#234 all-time), 3000 m 8:53.10 (#801 all-time), 2007 season best 9:58.08 (Jul 18, 2007, Rethymno (GRE)) · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 45 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3000mSt | 9:58.08 | – | Jul 18, 2007 | Rethymno (GRE) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 8:53.10 | – | Mar 9, 2006 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 9:32.54 | – | Jul 22, 2006 | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 26:42 | – | Apr 2, 2006 | 34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 14:43 | – | Mar 20, 2005 | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2005 | 5000m | 15:57.12 | – | Dec 17, 2005 | Auckland (NZL) |
| 2005 | 10000m | 33:17.78 | – | Dec 1, 2005 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2004 | 1500m | 4:23.97 | – | Jan 17, 2004 | Whanganui (NZL) |