Kate Van Buskirk
- Born
- Jun 9, 1987 (39 years old)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Canada
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track
Kate Van Buskirk (born June 9, 1987, in Brampton, Ontario) is a Canadian Olympian, cross-country and track runner, with 18 years National Team experience. She won bronze for Canada at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the 1500 m.
She was named as an Athlete Director of Athletics Canada, 2019-2022. After setting the Canadian record time for the indoor mile, in 2018, she was invited to Team Canada at the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships.
She ran in the 5000 metre at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo. Van Buskirk began running marathons in 2024, winning the women's category in her debut. She has hosted various races on television and the internet, and previously hosted and produced a podcast.
As of Nov 3, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:26.92, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:52.08, 2021 season best 4:05.39 (May 29, 2021, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)) · Last competition: New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile, Sep 12, 2021, 4:24.0h · 39 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:05.39 | – | May 29, 2021 | Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2021 | MileRoad | 4:24.0h | – | Sep 12, 2021 | New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:59.80 | – | May 15, 2021 | Track Meet |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:34.27 | – | Sep 4, 2019 | Bay Shore, NY (USA) |
| 2018 | 800m | 2:05.93 | – | Jun 14, 2018 | Guelph (CAN) |
| 2018 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:09.42 | – | Mar 2, 2018 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
| 2018 | 1500m Indoor | 4:09.42 | – | Mar 2, 2018 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:16.65 | – | Jun 16, 2018 | – |