Kerry Jonker (Retired)
Kerry Jonker is a South African cyclist who has raced internationally on both the road and track. Born in Cape Town and raised in Australia, she initially competed under an Australian licence before switching to represent South Africa. Jonker spent three seasons in the European professional peloton, culminating with Team Coop-Hitec Products, and has also won African Championship medals across road and track disciplines.
Kerry Jonker profile
- Name: Kerry Jonker
- Nationality: South Africa
- Place of birth: Cape Town, South Africa
- Date of birth: 21st May 1996
- Status: Retired
- Current Team: None
- Previous Teams: Team Coop-Hitec Products, Andy Schleck-CP NVST-Immo Losch, Macogep Tornatech Girondins de Bordeaux, Isorex No-Aqua Ladies Cycling Team
Career overview
Jonker developed in Australia and finished third in the under-23 time-trial at the 2018 Australian national championships before beginning to represent South Africa internationally. She competed in the time-trial at the 2020 World Championships and turned professional with Macogep Tornatech Girondins de Bordeaux in 2021. After moving to Andy Schleck-CP NVST-Immo Losch, Jonker won bronze in the individual time-trial at the 2022 African Championships. She joined Team Coop-Hitec Products for 2023 and also enjoyed significant track success that year, becoming African champion in both the individual and team pursuit. Jonker has since continued competing selectively outside the UCI professional road peloton.
