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Kate Mcilroy

NZLWomen

Birth dateAug 26, 1981

BirthplaceWellington, New Zealand

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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.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

9:32.54

#234 all-time

3000 m

8:53.10

#823 all-time

2007 season best

9:58.08

Jul 18, 2007 · Rethymno (GRE)

2007 season best

Record

National record · 3000 m steeplechase 9:32.54

National record

Age

45 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:32.54 (#234 all-time), 3000 m 8:53.10 (#823 all-time), 2007 season best 9:58.08 (Jul 18, 2007, Rethymno (GRE)) · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 45 years old

Personal bests

800m

2:12.26

1500m

4:23.5HT

Mile

5:01.20

8:53.10

15:57.12

33:17.78

9:32.54

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	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)
2002	800m	2:15.3h	-	Feb 16, 2002	↓	Wellington (NZL)
2002	1500m	4:27.74	-	Mar 3, 2002	↑	Auckland (NZL)
2002	Mile	5:01.20	-	Jan 19, 2002	-	Whanganui (NZL)
2001	1500m	4:25.95	-	Aug 28, 2001	↑	Beijing (CHN)
2000	800m	2:12.26	-	Mar 11, 2000	↓	Christchurch (NZL)
2000	1500m	4:23.5h	-	Jan 22, 2000	↑	Whanganui (NZL)
1999	800m	2:12.86	-	Mar 19, 1999	↓	Australian Championships
1999	1500m	4:30.26	-	Mar 20, 1999	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1998	800m	2:14.93	-	Dec 13, 1998	↓	Papakura, Auckland (NZL)

2007

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:58.08	-	Jul 18	Rethymno Vardinoyiannia, Rethymno

2006

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:55.44	-	Aug 20	Monaco Herculis
3000m	9:02.71	-	Jul 28	Crystal Palace Norwich Union London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
3000mSt	9:32.54	-	Jul 22	Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
CrossCount	26:42	-	Apr 2	34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
CrossCount	26:42	-	Apr 1	34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
3000mSt	9:35.70	-	Mar 22	Melbourne Commonwealth Games
3000m	8:53.10	-	Mar 9	Melbourne Telstra Track Classic, Melbourne
3000mSt	9:41.43	-	Feb 19	Melbourne Victorian Ch., Melbourne
3000mSt	9:40.20	-	Feb 5	Australian Championships, Sydney
3000mSt	9:47.99	-	Jan 28	New Zealand Championships
3000mSt	9:51.39	-	Jan 7	Auckland Centre Senior Meet, Auckland

2005

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:57.12	-	Dec 17	Auckland NorthSport Classic, Auckland
10000m	33:17.78	-	Dec 1	Melbourne Telstra Zatopek Classic, Melbourne
5000m	16:01.32	-	Nov 19	Melbourne Clarion National Series Meet, Melbourne
5000m	16:00.35	-	Nov 5	Auckland Centre Senior Meet, Auckland
CrossCount	14:43	-	Mar 20	33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
CrossCount	14:43	-	Mar 19	33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
5000m	16:48.61	-	Jan 22	Inglewood

2004

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:29.68	-	Mar 14	New Zealand Championships, Wellington
1500m	4:31.58	-	Feb 6	Wellington New Zealand Club Championships, Wellington
1500m	4:23.97	-	Jan 17	Cooks Gardens Classic, Whanganui

2002

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:27.74	-	Mar 3	New Zealand Championships, Auckland
1500m	4:36.12	-	Feb 17	Wellington
800m	2:15.3HT	-	Feb 16	Wellington
Mile	5:01.20	-	Jan 19	New Zealand GP, Whanganui

2001

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:25.95	-	Aug 28	Beijing Universiade, Beijing

2000

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:28.51	-	Oct 19	Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
1500m	4:28.51	-	Oct 17	Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
1500m	4:31.06	-	Mar 12	New Zealand Championships
800m	2:12.26	-	Mar 11	Christchurch New Zealand U20. Ch., Christchurch
800m	2:14.06	-	Feb 24	Sydney Australian Junior Championships, Sydney
1500m	4:23.5HT	-	Jan 22	Marley Games, Whanganui

1999

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:30.26	-	Mar 20	Melbourne Australian Junior Championships, Melbourne
800m	2:12.86	-	Mar 19	Australian Championships
800m	2:13.13	-	Mar 18	Melbourne Australian Junior Championships, Melbourne
800m	2:15.15	-	Feb 27	New Zealand Championships
800m	2:19.14	-	Feb 26	Hamilton New Zealand U19 Championships, Hamilton
1500m	4:37.51	-	Jan 24	Wellington
1500m	4:36.85	-	Jan 16	Marley Games, Whanganui

1998

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:14.93	-	Dec 13	Papakura, Auckland
800m	2:17.99	-	Dec 13	Papakura, Auckland
800m	2:25.61	-	Dec 13	Papakura, Auckland

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kate Mcilroy's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Kate Mcilroy's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:32.54, set on Jul 22, 2006 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL), #234 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kate Mcilroy compete in?

Kate Mcilroy competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Kate Mcilroy perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 9:58.08, set on Jul 18, 2007 in Rethymno (GRE).