Kanaya Keister

Kanaya Keister
Kanaya Keister
  • Hometown:
    Toledo, Ohio
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Springfield
  • Events:
    Throws
Bio

TFRRS Profile: https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/9256679/Defiance/Kanaya_Keister.html

Freshman (2025-26)

  • Competed in 10 total events in shot put and weight throw
  • Debuted at DC Alumni Open on Dec. 5
  • Threw best weight throw at the Dick Small Invite on Jan. 16 at 9.36 meters
  • Recorded her best indoor shot put at the WHAC Indoor Championships, throwing 10.70 meters
  • Started outdoor season at Southeastern Fire Invitational with best shot put and discus marks, including a 4th-place 10.92 meter shot put
  • Posted 12th-place finish at outdoor WHAC championships with 10.78 meter throw, improving over her indoor finish at the conference meet

Personal

  • Majoring in social work
  • Graduated from Springfield High School in 2025
  • Four-year letterwinner in track and field
  • Earned third-team all-conference in high school
  • Daughter of Katie Keister and has three siblings
News mentions
Horvath and Wilson set new program records at GVSU