Kaya Young
Kaya Young
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Johnston, Iowa
  • High School:
    Johnston
  • Event(s):
    Distance

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • Two-time letterwinner (2021-22)
2021 | freshman
  • Debuted at the A-R-C Triangular, running her fastest indoor mile in 5:53.45
  • Also claimed third in the 800 meters at the same event in a time of 2:38.12
High School
  • A 2020 graduate of Johnston High School
  • Won the 2020 state championship
  • Academic All-State
Personal
  • Daughter of Josh and Jessica Young
  • Has two siblings, Joely and Mae
  • Majoring in biology

News Mentions

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Johnson, 4x800 lead women at A-R-C Championships

Spencer Moon was crowned champion in the 5000 meters and placed third in the 10,000 meters, Carter Berkey finished third in the long jump, and the...

May 14, 2022

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Track and field hosts 16th Annual Kip Janvrin

The Simpson College men's and women's track and field teams hosted the 16th Annual Kip Janvrin Open on Thursday night and Friday.

April 29, 2022

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Cleveland’s strong hurdle performance highlights Simpson’s first home meet

Highlighted by Max Cleveland's standout performance in the 110 hurdles, the Simpson College men's and women's track and field teams hosted the...

April 23, 2022

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Simpson competes at A-R-C Indoor Championships

The Simpson College men's track and field team had five athletes earn all-conference recognition at the American Rivers Conference Indoor...

February 26, 2022

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Trio of runners lead Simpson at weekend competitions

Spencer Moon broke the 5000-meter school record, Ryan Courtney shaved over 30 seconds off his personal best in the 3000-meters, and Max Cleveland...

February 12, 2022

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Moon leads Simpson track and field squads in Missouri

Spencer Moon improved his 3000-meter school record for the second time in as many meets to highlight the Simpson College men’s and women&rsq...

February 5, 2022

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Track and field teams earn third place at Grinnell Invitational

Running at their fourth meet of the indoor season, the Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams had another successful...

January 29, 2022

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Moon, Murray break school records on Friday

The Simpson College men's and women's indoor track and field teams combined for 18 top-10 finishes highlighted by two record-breaking performances...

January 21, 2022

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Simpson wins five events at Dutch Athletics Classic

The Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams started the 2022 portion of the indoor schedule with five gold medals at...

January 15, 2022