Kate McIlroy cut three seconds off her New Zealand national 3000m steeplechase record yesterday after finishing fifth in the international event in Huesden, Belgium.
McIlroy ran 9m 32.54s, just six seconds behind the winner, Jeruto Kiptum of Kenya.
She next races over 3000m at Crystal Palace in London on Friday.
Athletics: McIlroy beats her NZ record
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