Kate Veale (athlete)

Kate Veale (born 5 January 1994) is an Irish racewalker who competes in international level events. She was 2011 World Youth champion in the 5 kilometre race walk. She has multiple irish titles. She won a bronze medal at the European cup junior 10 km. She competed in world university Games in 2019.[1] She has also represented Ireland at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics and finished fourth in the 5 kilometre race walk.[2][3]

Kate Veale
Personal information
NationalityIrish
Born (1994-01-05) 5 January 1994
waterford, Ireland
Sport
Country Ireland
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Racewalking
ClubWest Waterford Athletics Club
Coached byRob Heffernan
Medal record
Racewalking
Representing  Ireland
World Championships
2011 LilleGirls' 5km race walk

References

  1. "Girls' 5000m Race Walk Final - Veale conquers Ireland's first World Youth gold". World Athletics. 8 July 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Kate Veale - World Athletics". World Athletics. 26 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "A one-time world champion Irish prodigy's descent into hell and back". The 42. 24 March 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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