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"