Australian steeplechaser (born 1999)
Cara Feain-Ryan (born 5 February 1999) is an Australian steeplechase runner . She was the gold medallist over 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2023 World University Games , and her best of 9:29.60 ranks her 6th all-time amongst Australians.[ 1]
Career
Feain-Ryan began running in regional youth competition as early as 2013, participating in cross country running and winning the national U18 2000 metres steeplechase title.[ 3] [ 2] 2022 Oceania Athletics Championships , where she won a silver medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase .[ 3] 2022 World Athletics Championships , where she finished 11th in her heat and did not qualify for the finals.[ 3]
At the 2021 Summer World University Games (postponed to 2023), Feain-Ryan kicked in the final lap of the 3000 m steeplechase to win her first international gold medal.[ 4] [ 5] 2023 Australian Athletics Championships , qualifying her to represent Australia again at the 2023 World Athletics Championships .[ 6] [ 7] [ 3]
Personal life
Feain-Ryan grew up in Alstonville, New South Wales , Australia. Her mother supports her athletics career, as her father died of brain cancer in 2008.[ 6] Lismore, New South Wales to Brisbane , where she trains with Genevieve Gregson .[ 1] [ 4]
She received a sports scholarship at the University of Queensland , where she studied speech pathology . She struggled with injuries during her early university career. Feain-Ryan is now coached professionally by Ben Norton, and she also coaches youth cross country and middle-distance running at Moreton Bay College .[ 2] [ 1] Sydney Morning-Herald [ 8]
Her cousin is Matt Ryan , Olympic medallist in rowing .[ 1]
Statistics
Personal best progression
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