van BUSKIRK Kate

Canada

Athletics

Date of Birth: 9 Jun 1987

Age: 34

Gender: Female

Place of birth: BRAMPTON, ON

Birth Country:

Canada

Place of residence : TORONTO, ON

Residence Country:

Canada

Events and Medals
Records
Schedule
Bio
General Interest
Milestones

Events and Medals

Discipline	Event	Rank	Medal
Athletics	Women's 5000m

Schedule

Change

Start Time	Location	Event	Status
	Olympic Stadium - Track	Women's 5000m Round 1 - Heat 2	Finished

Biographical Information

Highlights

Athlete:

World Athletics Championships

Year	Location	1500m
2013	Moscow, RUS	SF (4:07.36)

NACAC Championships

Year	Location	5000m
2018	Toronto, ON, CAN	Finals (15:50.35)

World Indoor Championships

Year	Location	1500m
2018	Birmingham, GBR	Heats (4:09.42)

Legend
SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, 1R - 1st Round, Qual. - Qualification, QR - Qualification Round, DNF - Did Not Finish, DNS - Did Not Start, DQ - Disqualified, NM - No Mark, [Relay athlete without time] - Did not run in final

Occupation:

Athlete

Education:

Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

Family:

Partner Will

Languages spoken:

English, French

Coach:

Dave Reid

Injuries:

In 2020 she underwent surgery on her Achilles tendon. She returned to a regular training schedule in November that year. (runningmagazine.ca, 21 May 2021)

In around early 2015, she was diagnosed with spondyloarthropathy, a genetic rheumatoid condition that left her with inflammation in her joints and intense pain. She adjusted her diet and lifestyle to control the condition, but after attempting to return to training she developed chronic fatigue, was forced to shut down her season and was ruled out of contention for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. She returned to competition in early 2017. (olympic.ca, 31 May 2021)

In August 2014 she tore her hamstring tendon and was out of action for four months. (cbc.ca, 16 May 2017)

In 2013 she was forced to take several weeks off after struggling with posterior tibial tendinitis. (athleticsillustrated.com, 22 Nov 2013)

Ambition:

To compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. (athletics.ca, 01 May 2021)

Influence:

Her late coach Joe Sax. (athleticsillustrated.com, 22 Nov 2013)

Philosophy:

"If you are not uncomfortable, by definition, you are not developing. If it doesn't feel a little scary, you are probably not growing." (kate-vbeast.blogspot.ca, 30 Jul 2013)

Award:

In 2004 she won the Brampton Amateur Athlete of the Year award in Canada, and was a four-time high school Athlete of the Year winner. (athleticsillustrated.com, 22 Nov 2013)

General Interest

General
OTHER ACTIVITIES
She was named as an athlete representative on the Athletics Canada board in 2019. She also hosts and produces the Canadian Running Magazine's Shakeout Podcast. (olympic.ca, 31 May 2021; athletics.ca, 01 Jan 2020)

TOUGH YEARS
During her time at Duke University in Durham, NC, United States of America, she majored in cultural anthropology and documentary studies. She admits she struggled with anxiety and depression during her university years, but believes her experiences have benefited her in the long term. "I think that ultimately, these struggles have made me stronger." (runningmagazine.ca, 06 May 2014; athleticsillustrated.com, 22 Nov 2013; kate-vbeast.blogspot.ca, 30 Jul 2013)

FORMER COACH'S MEMORY
Her former coach Joe Sax passed away while on a run with her and her father when she was age 16. "I have tried very hard in my own athletics pursuits to embody his passion and spirit." (athleticsillustrated.com, 22 Nov 2013)

Social Media

Legend

:: Gold Medal Event
:: Silver Medal Event
:: Bronze Medal Event

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