Athletic career and achievements
A professional American track and field athlete specialising in the heptathlon, with additional success in the long jump, triple jump and pentathlon, Kiana’s career has been defined by extraordinary resilience after sustaining a life-threatening traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2018 that temporarily ended her athletics career.
Despite years of undiagnosed neurological complications, Kiana returned to elite competition, recording 41 lifetime personal bests after her injury and qualifying for multiple US National Championships and two US Olympic Trials. She qualified for the 2021 US Olympic Trials in the triple jump and the 2024 US Olympic Trials in the long jump, while also qualifying for four US National Championships in the triple jump, one in the pentathlon and one in the heptathlon.
Following neurosurgery to repair a long-standing cerebrospinal fluid leak and treat a brain aneurysm, Kiana has returned to training with renewed health and determination. With significant improvements in her hearing, vision and balance, she is now focused on qualifying for the 2027 World Indoor and Outdoor Championships and earning a place on the 2028 Olympic team in the heptathlon.
Recent results:
Jul 2026 - Ed Murphey Classic (USA) - long jump – 7th
Jun 2026 - John Green/Texas Greatest Athlete CE Invitational (USA) – heptathlon – 4th
May 2026 - Franson Last Chance (USA) – heptathlon – 3rd
Feb 2026 - Wolf Pack Classic (USA) - high jump – 1st
Feb 2026 - Wolf Pack Classic (USA) - long jump – 2nd
Rankings:
World Athletics (Heptathlon) #134
Coaching and community:
Kiana is passionate about encouraging others to persevere through adversity and neurodivergence. She openly shares both the highs and lows of elite sport, documenting her rehabilitation, training and comeback journey to inspire others facing setbacks of their own.
She has built a supportive and loyal community on Instagram by sharing her recovery milestones, training insights and favourite competition gear, creating genuine connections with fellow athletes and fans.
Sports background:
Kiana competes primarily in the heptathlon, one of athletics' most multi-faceted events, while also competing in the long jump, triple jump and pentathlon.
Her sporting career has been characterised by continual reinvention, overcoming major health challenges to return to national-level competition and steadily rebuilding towards international success.
Equipment:
As an elite multi-event athlete, Kiana relies on high-performance training and competition equipment across seven disciplines. She regularly shares her favourite apparel, footwear and training essentials with her online community, making equipment reviews and recommendations a natural extension of her personal brand. Current favourites and supporters include:
Shoes supplier - Spike Town / Runners Plus
Training gear – LSKD
Challenges and opportunities
After seven years of competing with an undiagnosed cerebrospinal fluid leak following her traumatic brain injury, Kiana finally underwent life-changing neurosurgery that has dramatically improved her quality of life. Her comeback represents one of resilience, fortitude and perseverance, and she continues to share that journey with an engaged and growing audience.
Partnership opportunities include:
Performance apparel and footwear
Recovery and sports medicine
Health and wellness brands
Nutrition and supplements
Wearable technology
Female performance products
Mental health and resilience campaigns
Travel and accommodation services
Inspirational speaking and community engagement
As Kiana pursues qualification for the 2027 World Championships and the 2028 Olympic Games, partners have the opportunity to align with an athlete whose story extends far beyond results, demonstrating courage, determination and the power of never giving up.