James McDonald’s Wife: Get to Know Kate Mallyon
Kate Mallyon, James McDonald’s wife is a talented former jockey born on April 10th, 1994 in Sydney, Australia. She comes from a family of jockeys with both her parents, Brett Mallyon and Mary Mallyon, and her brother Andrew Mallyon, also having successful careers in sports.
James McDonald’s Wife Known Facts
| Full Name | Katelyn Mallyon |
| Date of Birth | April 10th 1994 |
| Age | 30 Years |
| Place of Birth | Sydney Australia |
| Zodiac | Aries |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Mother | Mary Mallyon |
| Father | Brett Mallyon |
| Siblings | Andrew Mallyon |
| Height | 5’6” (165cm) |
| Weight | 118lbs (54kg) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Education | St Mary’s College |
| Job | Presenter |
| Husband | James McDonald |
| Husband Job | Jockey |
| Social Media | @katemallyon Instagram Kate Mallyon LinkedIn |
Her grandfather, Mick Mallyon is three-time Caulfield Cup winning hoop, and her father Brett won an Echuca Cup.
With such strong family legacy, it is no surprise that Kate started horse racing and developed a strong passion at a young age. She began riding at the age of 15 and quickly rose through the ranks.
Kate Mallyon’s Impressive Career and Education
Kate attended St. Mary’s College in Seymor, Australia. It is a Roman Catholic secondary school. She was there from 2000 to 2010.
Katelyn has had an impressive career, starting from 2010 to 2017 with Racing Victoria. During that time, she earned herself a name as a dedicated and skilled rider, with numerous victories.
In 2017, she began to expand her horizons, taking a role as a presenter for Seven Network, where she has been working for the past six years and present.
Along her work as a presenter, she has also acted as an ambassador for several landing sports brands, including BetEasy and Sportsbet.
Through her work she has become a respected and well known figure.
James McDonald’s Wife’s Impressive Victories
Katelyn became the first female jockey to win the Victorian Apprentices title in 2011/2012. She missed the majority of the following season, but quickly bounced back and claimed the title again in 2013/2014.
In 2017, she made history when she became the first woman to ride a Group 1 winner at Moonee Valley abroad Silent Sedition in the William Reid Stakes.
The Inspiring Story Of Katelyn Mallyon
Mallyon suffered a horrific fall in May 2012, which left her with a fractured spine, a damaged spleen, and a broken cheekbone. Despite this, she refused to give up on her dream.
She was in a coma for four days, and upon waking up, her first question was about her next ride. She had also turned down a lucrative modeling career in America to become a jockey.
Modeling wasn’t the only option she left behind, as she had played basketball for eight years and gave up just to focus on race riding.
Jockey Couple Katelyn and James McDonald’s Love Story
James McDonald and Katelyn Mallyon have been a couple since November 2016, as confirmed by James in a post celebrating their 2 year anniversary in November of 2018.
Their love story began with Kate making the first move, as said in an interview with the couple. “You chased me for years” – James had a laugh.
Despite being two successful jockeys, the couple’s favorite thing to do in their free time is playing golf or squash.
In an interview, Katelyn shared on how she had to retire early from racing because according to her, “Two jockeys under the same roof, that would never work, especially with both being so good.”
Even though Kate is retired, she stated that she remains supportive of her partner and his racing career. She shared, “Now I get to be happy for him. I can live my dream through him.”
James McDonald and Wife Welcome Their First Child
On April 27th, 2022, James McDonald had proposed to Katelyn Mallyon. They had been together for six years. James confirmed the proposal news on his Instagram account, posting a picture of himself and Katelyn with her hand showing the engagement ring.
Their happiness did not stop there, as they announced other great news on November 7th, 2022, when James shared that they had welcomed their first child into the world. Little girl named Evie Belle McDonald, had arrived, making their family complete.
Fans are eager to see what the future holds for the couple and their beautiful growing family.
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