Kate McIlroy

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.

Contents

• IHC Trish gets triathlon advice from Kate McIlroy
• Achievements
• References

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.

Achievements

2017: 3rd place New Zealand Elite Road Cycling Nationals in Napier

2017: 30th place, Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

2016: First female to go under 4 hours at the Taupo Road Race

2014: 12th place in triathlon at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

2012: Placed 10th in the 2012 London Olympics Triathlon.

2012: 3rd place New Zealand Elite Road Cycling Nationals in Christchurh

2009: Started competing in triathlon, winning a World Cup race in Hungary.

2006: Represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games, finishing fifth in the 3000m steeplechase.

2005: Won World Mountain Running champs in Wellington,

2005: Named New Zealand Sportswomen of the Year at the Halberg Awards.

1997: Named New Zealand Junior Athlete of the Year.