Catherina McKiernan

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.

Catherina McKiernan
Personal information
Born (1969-11-30) 30 November 1969
County Cavan
Spouse(s)Damien O'Reilly
Sport
CountryIreland
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Ireland
World Cross Country Championships
Silver medal – second place 1992 Boston Individual
Silver medal – second place 1993 Amorebieta Individual
Silver medal – second place 1994 Budapest Individual
Silver medal – second place 1995 Durham Individual
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Turin Team
EAA European Cross Country Championships
Gold medal – first place 1994 Alnwick Individual

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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