Colorado University Athletics
2025 Cross Country Roster
Keegan Smith
- Position:
- Distance
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Kingston, Tenn.
- High School:
- Knoxville Cathloic
HIGH SCHOOL
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Attended Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tenn.
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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
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11-time Tennessee State Champion across cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track
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2024 Cross Country season included:
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Fastest 5k time recorded in the U.S. (14:23.26)
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Highest Tully Speed Rating nationally
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Only male athlete to earn First Team All-America honors at both NXN and Foot Locker
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Broke three all-time course records and the all-time Tennessee state record
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NXR Southeast Champion, Foot Locker South Champion, Tennessee State Champion
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Four-time KIL Champion
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Signed NIL deals with HOKA and Precision Fuel & Hydration
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Coached by Tony Cosey, Sean O’Neil, Michael Spooner, and Erin Chady
NATIONAL/ELITE COMPETITION
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2024 New Balance Indoor Nationals All-American (mile)
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2024 New Balance Outdoor Nationals All-American (2 mile)
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Competed at Brooks PR Invitational as both a freshman (2 mile) and senior (mile)
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2021 Eastbay Nationals qualifier (only freshman in the field)
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2021 NBIN Freshman Mile and 800m National Champion
PERSONAL BESTS
Cross Country
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5k – 14:23.26
Indoor Track
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800m – 1:52.63
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1 Mile – 4:04.81
Outdoor Track
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400m – 51.85
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800m – 1:51.93
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1 Mile – 4:11.90
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3000m – 8:17.35
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3200m – 8:52.96
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2 Mile – 8:54.97
IN THE CLASSROOM
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Enrolled in the Leeds School of Business pursuing a degree in Management and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Spanish
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Interested in aviation business leadership and global logistics
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Earned Tennessee State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and English
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National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
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Premio de Oro recipient on National Spanish Exam (top 95th percentile)
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Four-year Student Council Member and Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation Outstanding Sophomore
PERSONAL
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Full name: Keegan Philip Smith
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Born September 11, 2006 in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Hometown: Kingston, Tenn.
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Son of Sean and Melissa Smith
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Father played collegiate soccer at Colorado State and serves as Chancellor and COO of the Diocese of Knoxville
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Mother is an industrial hygienist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Older brother Riley attended Florida State and is now a dental student at CU Anschutz
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Enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, swimming, wakeboarding, basketball, and all sports
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Biliterate in Spanish and English
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Volunteered over 70 times with the Knoxville Bridge Ministry serving the unhoused
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Raised $5,000 to assist underprivileged athletes with competition fees
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Also volunteered at Columbus Home Children’s Shelter
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Chose Colorado for its combination of elite academics, historic running tradition, and inspiring training environment
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"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!!"
