Kate McIlroy (born 26 August 1981)[1] is a New Zealand cyclist, triathlete and former runner. She won the World Mountain Running title in 2005[2] and was later named New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year at the Halberg Awards.[3]
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.[5]
She started competing in triathlons at the end of 2008.[6] In 2012, she was selected to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the triathlon, where she finished in 10th place.[7]
In 2019 and 2021 McIlroy won the New Zealand national championships cyclo-cross.[8]
Achievements
2021: New Zealand cyclo-cross champion
2019: New Zealand cyclo-cross champion
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 Christchurch
2009: Started competing in triathlon, winning a World Cup race in Hungary.[3]
2006: Represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games, finishing fifth in the 3000m steeplechase.[3]
2005: Won World Mountain Running champs in Wellington,
2005: Named New Zealand Sportswomen of the Year at the Halberg Awards.[3]
1997: Named New Zealand Junior Athlete of the Year.[3]
References
^"Kate McIlroy". Athletics New Zealand. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
