text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_12 (year INTEGER, runner_s__up VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the most recent year that Kathy Ahern was a runner-up?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(year) FROM table_name_12 WHERE runner_s__up = "kathy ahern"