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Catherina McKiernan (born 30 November 1969 in Cornafean, County Cavan) is a former long-distance runner from Ireland, who competed in the marathon, 10,000 metres and cross country running.

Biography

McKiernan has held the Women's national record for the Marathon since 1998 when she achieved a time of 2:22.23 in the Amsterdam Marathon.[1][2] She has also held the national record for 15km and the half marathon since 1997.

As of 2012, McKiernan is a running instructor that offers workshops on the technique of ChiRunning.[3]

Achievements

As well as appearing on the international stage Catherina has won national titles at:

    • 3000m (4): 1990-1993
    • 5000m (1): 1996
    • cross country (3): 1990-1992

References

  1. ^ "CATHERINA MCKIERNAN SET TO ENTER HALL OF FAME AT NATIONAL ATHLETICS AWARDS". Athletics Ireland. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Catherina MCKIERNAN | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  3. ^ O'Brien, Carl (3 September 2012). "Shake off old injuries with a fresh technique". The Irish Times. Dublin. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  4. ^ Lisbon Half Marathon winners
  5. ^ Paris Half Marathon - List of Winners

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Sporting positions
Preceded by Zevenheuvelenloop Women's Winner (15 km)
1997 		Succeeded by
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