Stephanie Cotter

Irish middle distance runner

Stephanie Cotter
Personal information
Born (1999-01-27) 27 January 1999 (age 25)
Cork, Ireland
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight57 kg (126 lb)
Sport
CountryIreland
SportTrack and field
Event(s)1500 metres
5000 metres
800 metres
ClubAdams State University
Coached byDamon Martin
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)outdoor:
1500 m: 4:14.96
800 m: 2:09.23
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Ireland
European Cross Country Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lisbon 6000 m

Stephanie Cotter (born 27 January 1999) is an Irish athlete who specialises in the 1500 metres.[1] Her personal bests are 4:14.96 in the 1500 m and 2:09.23 in the 800 m. Cotter won bronze 2019 European Cross Country Championships. She finished sixth at the 2021 European U23 Championships in Tallinn and has won multiple Irish Championship titles. Cotter was supported by West Muskerry Athletic Club as a youth.[2]

Biography

Stephanie Cotter was born in Cork, Ireland. Cotter was born to Sheila & Michael. Sheila Cotter, Mom, is a physical education & science high school teacher & Michael Cotter, dad, is a physical therapist. Both parents ran when they were younger, dad went to University of Michigan on Michigan Wolverines track and field scholarship in 1980s. Stephanie Cotter has two younger sisters, Jennifer & Shannon.[3]

International competition

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Ireland /  United Kingdom
2019 European U23 Championships Gävle, Sweden 12th 4:35.82
European U23 Cross Country Championships Lisbon, Portugal 3rd 21:15
2021 European U23 Championships Tallinn, Estonia 6th 4:17.21

[4]

Domestic Championships

Year Competition Position Event Time
2018 Athletics Ireland U20 Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Tullamore, Ireland
1st 1500 m 4:48.48
Athletics Ireland Senior Indoor Track and Field Championships
Abbotstown, Ireland
10th 1500 m 4:45.61
Athletics Ireland U20 Indoor Track and Field Championships
Athlone, Ireland
2nd 1500 m 4:38.30
2017 Athletics Ireland U19 School Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Tullamore, Ireland
1st 1500 m 4:34.09
1st 800 m 2:16.26
Athletics Ireland U20 Indoor Track and Field Championships
Tullamore, Ireland
2nd 1500 m 4:42.94
2nd 800 m 2:15.72
2015 Athletics Ireland U20 Indoor Track and Field Championships
Athlone, Ireland
7th 1500 m 4:55.60

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NCAA

Year Competition Position Event Time
Representing Adams State University Grizzlies
2023 NCAA Div II Indoor Track & Field Championships 1st Mile 4:49.86
1st 3000 meters 9:06.03
2nd DMR 11:16.28
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships 1st DMR 11:42.95
2022 NCAA Women's Division II Cross Country Championship 1st 6000 m 19:45.2
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships 1st 6000 m 20:45.8
2021 NCAA Div II Outdoor Track & Field Championships 1st 1500 m 4:14.96
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships 1st 1500 m 4:37.79
NCAA Div II Indoor Track & Field Championships 1st Mile 4:51.72
2020 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships 1st DMR 11:54.45
2019 NCAA Women's Division II Cross Country Championship 1st 6000 m 19:15.5
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships 1st 6000 m 19:40.3
NCAA Div II Outdoor Track & Field Championships 1st 1500 m 4:36.91
NCAA Div II Indoor Track & Field Championships 1st DMR 11:21.24
1st Mile 4:50.27
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships 1st DMR 11:54.83
7th 4x400 m 4:06.77
2nd Mile 5:03.67
2018 NCAA Women's Division II Cross Country Championship 11th 6000 m 22:58.2
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships 11th 6000 m 22:04.3

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References

  1. ^ Stephanie Cotter at World Athletics
  2. ^ The very best of luck to Stephanie Cotter who competes for Ireland in the European Cross Country Championships in Slovakia on Sunday. We wish her and all the irish team the very best of luck. Go Stephie, Go West Cork, Go Ireland. West Muskerry Athletic Club. 7 December 2017
  3. ^ Stephanie Cotter 2021 cross country profile Adams State University
  4. ^ European silver medallist Stephanie Cotter honoured with award The Southern Star (County Cork)
  5. ^ Swimming pool epiphany put Cotter on road to glory At her lowest moment, Stephanie Cotter decided to aim high. Irish Examiner
  6. ^ Stephanie Cotter results 2018-21 Track Field Results Reporting System
  7. ^ Stephanie Cotter is on form Stateside with an impressive victory over 1500m EchoLive.ie
  8. ^ Stephanie Cotter wins NCAA Div II 1500m Championship - May 2021 Stephanie Cotter is NCAA Div II 1500m Champion 2021 Allendale, Michigan, USA May 29th 2021 County Cork Board
  9. ^ Stephanie Cotter Adams State University results 2022-Present Track Field Results Reporting System
  • Stephanie Cotter at World Athletics
  • Stephanie Cotter profile at TFRRS (Track Field Results Reporting System)
  • Stephanie Cotter cross country profile at Adams State Grizzlies
  • Stephanie Cotter track and field profile at Adams State Grizzlies
  • DyeStat Discussions - EP311 - Stephanie Cotter at runnerspace.com
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  • World Athletics