Kate Rooney was born on Kate Dennison, 7 May 1984 and is an English pole vaulter.
10 Facts About Kate Rooney
1.
2.
Kate Rooney is a former British record holder both indoors and out, before both of her records were surpassed by Holly Bleasdale in 2011.
3.
Kate Rooney was selected to compete at national and international levels, finishing fourth in the British Championships, but did not feel passionate about the sport and changed to pole vault in 2000.
4.
Kate Rooney competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and was the top English performer, finishing seventh overall.
5.
Kate Rooney completed a degree in psychology at University of Staffordshire and turned professional, committing herself full-time to the sport.
6.
Kate Rooney won two outdoor tournaments and five indoor titles in the 2007 athletics season.
7.
At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, Kate Rooney won a bronze medal in the women's pole vault.
8.
Since retiring, Kate Rooney has worked in schools and encouraged children's involvement in sport, whilst beginning a further career path in financial services and advice.
9.
Kate Rooney is the British record holder in pole vault indoors, and she previously held the outdoor record.
10.
Kate Rooney broke the British record nine times in 2009.