Kiya Dandena
QT: 2:12:56
Residence: Flagstaff, AZ
Hometown: Houston, TX
College: Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Age on Race Day: 30
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2017
Marathon Best: 2:12:56
Social Handles: Instagram - @Run_Kiya Twitter - @Kiya_Dandena
Favorite inspirational quote: "Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today." - Jordan Peterson
Favorite vacation spot: Ouray, CO
Favorite sports team: Los Angeles Lakers
Of Note:
- 3rd at 2017 USATF Marathon Championship in his OTQ
- Tried out for cross country his senior year because high school counselor told him he needed to add extracurricular activities to his college applications. Ran 6 or 7 miles with the top guys on his first-ever run
- Competed in 2016 Trials
- 3rd, 2019 USATF 25 km Championships and 2018 USATF 20 km Championships; 2nd American at 2017 Aramco Houston Half Marathon
