Kanaya Keister
Kanaya Keister
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- Hometown:
- Toledo, Ohio
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- Year:
- Fr.
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- High School:
- Springfield
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- 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
