Get to know Kim Smith

Kiwi Kim Smith wasn't always the best in New Zealand growing up. It wasn't until her final years at Providence, under the guidance of Coach Ray Tracy, that Kim really came into her own. Now Kim is one of the best female distance runners in the world. She has been to ever world championship track event since 2004 (she was 5th in the 5k at Osaka in '07). Now she is getting ready for the World Championships in Berlin where she will race the 10,000 this Saturday, August 15th.

Kim's Track PBs:
4:11 - 1500
4:24(i) - Mile (*NZ record)
8:35(o)/8:38(i) - 3000 (*Oceania records)
9:13(i) - 2 Mile
14:39(i)/14:45(o) - 5000 (*Oceania records)
30:35 - 10000 (*Oceania record)