Karsyn Spears - Women's Track & Field - Kent State Golden Flashes

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Karsyn Spears

Class:
Senior
Position:
Mid-Distance
Hometown:
Harmony, Pa.
Prev School:
Seneca Valley
High School:
Seneca Valley

2025 Season

Placed ninth in the 800-meter (2:13.04) at MAC Indoor Championships

2024 Season

Placed third in the 800-meter dash (2:11.87) at MAC Indoor Championship
Placed ninth in the 800-meter dash (2:10.92) at MAC Outdoor Championship

2023 Season

Recorded program's eighth-best 800-meter dash (2:09.82)

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Four-year varisty letter for cross country, track & field
Cross country state team qualifier
Outdoor, Indoor track & field state team qualifier

PERSONAL

Daughter of Kim and Dan Spears
Has three siblings; Trevor, Damon and Skyllar
Majoring in Finance and Accounting

Tuesday, June 02

Tuesday, June 02

Tuesday, May 12

Wednesday, January 28

Kent State javelin thrower Kristen Jay winds up for her throw at the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Wearing bib No. 723 and a white Kent State Under Armour uniform, she holds the blue-and-yellow javelin above and behind her head, eyes focused forward. Spectators and a grassy embankment are visible in the background.

Jay to Make NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Debut Thursday in Javelin Throw

Tuesday, June 09

Kristen Jay Punches Ticket to NCAA Outdoor T&F Championships with Javelin Throw PR

Saturday, May 30

Kent State track and field assistant coach Michael Schober embraces two student-athletes in a group hug on the infield following a competition. A Kent State track and field coach embraces two athletes in a group hug on the infield following a competition. The coach, wearing a dark gray Under Armour quarter-zip and black cap, smiles broadly while hugging the two athletes, who are dressed in light blue and gold Kent State uniforms. Both athletes are smiling and laughing. A track facility with flags, a curved architectural structure, and green trees is visible in the background, with other competitors and spectators milling about.

Chilton and Schober Recognized with MAC Outdoor Women’s Track and Field Specialty Awards

Thursday, May 21

Kent State sprinter Amryne Chilton (bib 307) leans across the finish line with arms spread wide during the MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Chilton Sets Pair of Records to Close MAC Women’s Outdoor T&F Championships

Saturday, May 16