Kathy Butler was born on 22 October 1973 and is a Scottish born, long-distance runner who competed in the 10,000 metres and marathon events, as well as cross country running and road running.
14 Facts About Kathy Butler
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Kathy Butler has competed internationally for Great Britain, Scotland and Canada.
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Kathy Butler attended the University of Guelph, Canada before transferring to the University of Wisconsin, USA.
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Kathy Butler finished seventh in her heat and did not advance to the final.
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In 1999 Kathy Butler was 4th at the World Cross Country short course held in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Also in 2001, Kathy Butler finished 12th at the World Cross Country Championships, won the European Cup 3000m and placed third in the 5,000 metres at the Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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In 2002 Kathy Butler missed out on competing for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games after she was diagnosed with osteitis pubis.
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In 2005 Kathy Butler won the meet at the Venta de Banos Cross Country.
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Kathy Butler competed in the 10,000 metres at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, finishing 7th while representing Scotland.
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Kathy Butler was an assistant coach at both Stanford University and University of Wisconsin.
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Kathy Butler was coached for much of her post collegiate career by Peter Tegen and at the end of her career by former marathon world record holder Steve Jones.
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In 1994 Kathy Butler was diagnosed with Graves' disease, a disorder of the thyroid gland.
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Kathy Butler has a maple leaf tattooed on her ankle, along with the five-ring Olympic insignia.
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Kathy Butler is the Chair of USATF Coaching Education as well as a Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor for USATF.