Katharine Merry
- Born
- Sep 21, 1974 (52 years old)
- Birthplace
- Dunchurch, United Kingdom
- Events
- 400 m · 200 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.73 m
- Weight
- 62 kg
Katharine Merry (born 21 September 1974) is an English former sprinter. She achieved the bronze medal in the 400 metres at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and was the fastest woman in the world over 400 m in 2001, with her career best of 49.59 seconds. She also represented Great Britain at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and won the 200 metres at the 1993 European Junior Championships.
Personal best · 400 m49.59
2005 season best11.82May 14, 2005 · Tucson, AZ
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track22.83
As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m 49.59 (#64 all-time), 200 Metres Short Track 22.83, 2005 season best 11.82 (May 14, 2005, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 52 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
60m19997.371,094 pts–
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 100m | 11.82 | +2.7 | May 14, 2005 | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2003 | 400m | 52.35 | – | Jul 13, 2003 | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 2003 | 4x400m | 3:26.52 | – | Jun 22, 2003 | Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze (ITA) |
| 2001 | 200m | 23.12 | +1.0 | May 5, 2001 | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2001 | 400m | 49.59 | – | Jun 11, 2001 | Athina (GRE) |
| 2001 | 400m-short-track | 50.53 | – | Feb 18, 2001 | – |
| 2001 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 50.53 | – | Feb 18, 2001 | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2000 | 200m | 22.76 | -1.0 | Jul 25, 2000 | Barcelona (ESP) |