Keegan Smith

Attended Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tenn.
Three-time Gatorade Tennessee Boys Cross Country Player of the Year (2021–22, 2022–23, 2024–25) — first athlete in state history to earn the honor three times
11-time Tennessee State Champion across cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track
2024 Cross Country season included:
- Fastest 5k time recorded in the U.S. (14:23.26)
- Highest Tully Speed Rating nationally
- Only male athlete to earn First Team All-America honors at both NXN and Foot Locker
- Broke three all-time course records and the all-time Tennessee state record
- NXR Southeast Champion, Foot Locker South Champion, Tennessee State Champion
Four-time KIL Champion
Signed NIL deals with HOKA and Precision Fuel & Hydration
Coached by Tony Cosey, Sean O’Neil, Michael Spooner, and Erin Chady

2024 New Balance Indoor Nationals All-American (mile)
2024 New Balance Outdoor Nationals All-American (2 mile)
Competed at Brooks PR Invitational as both a freshman (2 mile) and senior (mile)
2021 Eastbay Nationals qualifier (only freshman in the field)
2021 NBIN Freshman Mile and 800m National Champion

Indoor Track

Outdoor Track

Enrolled in the Leeds School of Business pursuing a degree in Management and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Spanish
Interested in aviation business leadership and global logistics
Earned Tennessee State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and English
National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Premio de Oro recipient on National Spanish Exam (top 95th percentile)
Four-year Student Council Member and Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation Outstanding Sophomore

Full name: Keegan Philip Smith
Born September 11, 2006 in Knoxville, Tenn.
Hometown: Kingston, Tenn.
Son of Sean and Melissa Smith
- Father played collegiate soccer at Colorado State and serves as Chancellor and COO of the Diocese of Knoxville
- Mother is an industrial hygienist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Older brother Riley attended Florida State and is now a dental student at CU Anschutz
Enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, swimming, wakeboarding, basketball, and all sports
Biliterate in Spanish and English
Volunteered over 70 times with the Knoxville Bridge Ministry serving the unhoused
Raised $5,000 to assist underprivileged athletes with competition fees
Also volunteered at Columbus Home Children’s Shelter
Chose Colorado for its combination of elite academics, historic running tradition, and inspiring training environment
"Colorado offers me the best chance to succeed. No matter what aspect of my life, CU provides the opportunities and resources to make my dreams a reality. Earning a prestigious Leeds Degree, being part of a storied program, and seeing God's beautiful creation on every run is why I call Boulder home. SKOO BUFFS!!"