Kenya Francis
Kenya Francis
  • Height:
    5'7"
  • Year:
    2026
  • Hometown:
    Southwest Atlanta, Ga.
  • High School:
    Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
  • Position:
    Throws
  • Major:
    Theater arts

Bio

 

Link to TFFRS.org Career Statistics

2022-23:
Outdoor Track & Field:
  • Had a season-best in the javelin throw at the Coast Guard Invitational (16.57m)
  • Ninth in the shot put with a season best 10.54m at the Silfen Invitational
  • Placed second in the shot put at the Wellesley shot put (10.17m)
  • Finished 13th in the shot put (9.93m), 19th in the discus throw (27.82m), and 20th in the hammer throw (28.30m) at the NEWMAC Championship
Indoor Track & Field:
  • Made collegiate debut with fifth place finish in shot put at the Mary Grinaker Invitational (9.17m)
  • Personal best in weight throw at Gordon Kelly Invitational (8.92m)
  • Finished third in shot put against Smith and Mount Holyoke (9.02m)
Before Wellesley:
  • Attended Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, graduated in 2022
  • Was a three-sport athlete in volleyball, track & field and cheerleading
  • Went to state for shot put as a junior and senior in 2021, 2022
  • Was Co-Captain for all three sports senior year
Personal:
  • Daughter of Terry and Patrice Francis
  • Born in Atlanta, Ga.
  • Has three siblings, an older sister named Kai, and younger brothers Michael and Joseph 
  • Really likes spicy foods
  • Loves the color purple
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose to attend Wellesley because she wants to finish what her grandmother started at Wellesley