Kyla Joy
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- Height:
- 5-6
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- Hometown:
- Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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- Year:
- So.
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- B/T:
- Sprints
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- Previous School:
- Oakland HS
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- Event:
- Sprints
Bio
Career Bests
Indoor Career Bests
400m: 58.81 (Indoor Music City Challenge — Feb 13–14, 2026)
Outdoor Career Bests
400m: 55.50 – OVC Outdoor Championships (May 14-16, 2026)
2026 (Freshman - Outdoor): Opened the outdoor season at the UAB Spring Invitational (Mar 27-28), running 57.31 in the 400m … Added a 5th place finish in the 400m at the Catamount Classic (Apr 24-25) after crossing in 56.95 … Clocked 56.87 in the 400m at the Outdoor Music City Challenge (May 1-2) … Closed the season at the OVC Outdoor Championships (May 14-16), placing 4th in the 400m in 56.64 after running 55.50 in the prelims … Also helped Tennessee Tech finish runner-up in the 4x400-meter relay, combining for a time of 3:44.92.
2026 (Freshman - Indoor): Joy opened her collegiate career at the Vanderbilt Invitational (Jan 16–17), running 59.43 in the 400m and competing on Tech’s 4x400m relay (3:53.67) … Closed the season at the OVC Indoor Championships (Feb 24–25), contributing to Tennessee Tech’s OVC‑winning 4x400m relay, which ran 3:47.51 to secure the conference title. She also ran on the DMR, helping Tech finish 5th.
News mentions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field closed out its final Ohio Valley Conference championship meet in impressive fashion, finishing third overall with 113 points at the 2026 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship at the Coleman Sports Complex.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field is set for postseason competition as the Golden Eagles travel to Arkansas for the 2026 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championship, taking place May 14-16 at the Coleman Sports Complex on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered a strong two-day showing at the Music City Challenge, highlighted by a school-record performance and multiple personal bests. “It was an excellent two days in Music City for the Golden Eagles," said Tech head coach Peter Dalton. "There was a lot of energy in the group, and we saw a lot of really exceptional performances. We’re excited about the OVC Championships, and I know we can finish this season off in style.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field returns to action at the Music City Challenge, set for Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2.
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field continued its strong outdoor season at the Catamount Classic, highlighted by 3 event wins and many personal records.
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field Continues the Outdoor Season in Cullowhee, N.C. at the Catamount Classic at 9 a.m. CT on Friday, April 24.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field continued its strong outdoor campaign at the Tennessee Invite, posting personal records and multiple top‑five finishes across both days of competition.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tennessee Tech Track & Field closed out the OVC Indoor Championships with an impressive Day 2 performance, highlighted by an individual conference champion, a relay title, multiple podium finishes, and the crowning of the OVC Freshman of the Year.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field looks to close out its 2026 indoor campaign with a strong performance at the OVC Indoor Championships in Louisville, competing this Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 24–25, beginning at 8 a.m.
Nashville, Tenn.- Tennessee Tech Track & Field delivered another strong weekend in Nashville, stacking up multiple personal bests and a new school record at the Vanderbilt Indoor Music City Challenge.
Tennessee Tech Track & Field had an impressive showing at the UAB Green & Gold Invite.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala- Tennessee Tech Track & Field Continues The 2026 Indoor Season at the UAB Green and Gold Invitational in Birmingham on Friday, February 6th at 9 a.m.
Indoor Track & Field Makes Solid Debut at Vanderbilt Invitational
The Tennessee Tech Track & Field program kicks off its 2025-2026 campaign with a two-day event on Friday, January 16, at 9:20 AM, and Saturday, January 17, at 9:00 AM, in Nashville at the Vanderbilt Invitational.