University of Guelph Athletics

Upon her arrival at the University of Guelph, Kathy Butler made an immediate impact on the Gryphon Cross-country and Track programs. In 1992, she was undefeated in Cross-country and Track dual meets, OWIAA Cross-country champion in 1992 and 1993, 1992-1993 OWIAA and CIAU Gold medallist in the 1500m and CIAU titlist in the 1000m setting a record in a time of 2:47.45. This 3-time All-Canadian earned MVP honours in Cross-country from 1992-1994 and in Track in 1992-1993 in addition to the University of Guelph ’s Dr. Mary Beverly Burton Rookie of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year from 1992-1994. Butler represented Canada at the Olympics in 1996 and finished 12th in the 10,000m representing Great Britain at the 2004 Olympics.
Varsity Letter
Cross Country – 1992, 93
Track – 1992, 93
Team Captain, Cross Country – 1993

Conference Honours
OWIAA All-Star, Cross Country – 1992, 93
OWIAA All-Star, Track – 1992
CIAU All-Canadian, Cross Country – 1992, 93
CIAU All-Canadian, Track – 1992
Undefeated in Track/Cross Country Dual Meets – 1992
Conference Championships
OWIAA Gold Medallist (1500m) – 1992
OWIAA Gold Medallist (Cross Country) – 1992, 93
CIAU Gold Medallist (1000m) – 1992
CIAU Gold Medallist (1500m) – 1992
Set CIAU 1000m record (2:47.45) – 1992

University of Guelph Athletic Awards
Runner’s Choice Award, MVP Track – 1992
Cross Country, MVP – 1992, 93
Dr. Mary Beverley Burton Rookie of the Year – 1992-93
Dean’s List, Biology – 1992
U of G Female Athlete of the Year – 1992-93, 93-94

International Honours
Canadian Olympic Team Member – 1996
United Kingdom Olympic Team Member (10k) – 12(2004)
World Cross Country Championships (4k) – 12(2004), 55(2003), 20(2004)
World Cross Country Championships (8k) – 20(2002), 11(2004)
World Championships (5k) – 7h1 (2001)
European Cup (3k) – 1(2001), 5(2002)
European Indoor Cup (3k) – 8(2003)
World Half-Marathon Championships – 34(2003)
World Indoor Championships (3k) – 11(2001)
AAA Championships (10k) – 1(2004), 1(2005)