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 Kyle Vander-Kuyp 

Kyle Vander-Kuyp

Australia's greatest ever high hurdler, Kyle has been a consistent member of Australian teams since he competed at the Auckland Comonwealth Games in 1990.

A 13-time national champion, including nine times consecutively, he has competed at two Olympics, four World Championships and four Commonwealth Games.

Kyle now runs on the flat and is a significant contributor to Athletics Australia's indigenous programs.

Date of Birth:
30.05.1971
Discipline:
Sprints
Occupation:
Athlete
Height:
185cm
Weight:
83kg
State:
VIC
Coach:
Adam Larcom
Previous Coaches:
Roy Boyd, Esa Peltola
Scholarship:
VIS
Club:
Ringwood
Place of Birth/Residence:
Sydney, Melbourne
Marital Status
Single

 Further Information 

Competition Stats

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS:
110m hurdles: 1990 – 2nd, 1991 – 2nd, 1992 – 1st, 1993 – 1st, 1994 – 1st, 1995 – 1st, 1996 – 1st, 1997 – 1st, 1998 – 1st, 1998 (CGT) – 1st, 1999 – 1st, 2000 (OGT) – 1st, 2001 – 1st, 2002 – 3rd (2nd Aust), 2003 – 1st, 2004 – 1st, 2006 – 2nd

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Commonwealth Games: 1990 – 110m hurdles 6th (14.07), 1994 – 5th (13.75), 1998 – 5th (13.67), 2006 – 5th heat (14.22)
Olympic Games: 1996 – 110m hurdles 7th (13.40), 2000 – 8th semi (13.63)
World Championships: 1993 – 110m hurdles 4th semi (13.48), 1995 – 5th (13.30), 1997 – 5th semi (13.49) 1999 – 7th qf (13.56)
World Cup: 1992 – 110m hurdles 5th (13.83), 1994 – 6th (13.71)
World Indoor Championships: 1995 - 60m hurdles 8th (7.73) '97 – 3rd heat (7.73)
World Junior Championships: 1990 – 110m hurdles 3rd (13.85)

ANNUAL PROGRESSION:

110m hurdles:
1989 14.23
1990 13.85
1991 13.88
1992 13.71
1993 13.42
1994 13.45
1995 13.29
1996 13.32
1997 13.49
1998 13.63
1999 13.51
2000 13.58
2001 13.55
2002 14.04/13.91w
2003 13.67
2004 13.65/13/58w
2005 14.00/13.93w
2006 13.92

EVENTS / PERSONAL BESTS:

100 metres: 10.47 - 1994
110m hurdles:
13.29 - 1995                            

RECORD(S):
Australian record: 110m hurdles - 13.29
Australian record: 60m hurdles (indoors) - 7.73   

Interesting Facts

Kyle enjoys VW cars, shopping, designing, childcare and coaching.

Pat and Bernard Vander-Kuyp adopted Kyle when he was a baby.

He was awarded the 1998 Cleo Bachelor of the Year.

Kyle is a great role model for his indigenous people and is actively involved in Athletics Australia's indigenous program.