Gina Kehr - Triathlon Coach - University of San Francisco Athletics

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Gina Kehr

EDUCATION:

YEARS AT SAN FRANCISCO:

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AT SAN FRANCISCO:

Gina Kehr was appointed as the inaugural head coach of the University of San Francisco (USF) triathlon program in 2019, bringing over 20 years of elite experience as both a professional athlete and coach.
Since its inception in 2019, USF’s triathlon program has experienced remarkable growth under Kehr’s leadership. The team debuted at the national championship with just three athletes, finishing last in the Division I category. However, through strategic recruiting and development, Kehr brought in top-tier talent from around the world. In 2021, USF crowned the individual national champion - Kira Gupta Baltazar - and finished as the national runner up as a team. Since then, USF triathlon has consistently delivered podium finishes at both regional and national championships.
Women's triathlon became the 15th varsity sport at USF in 2019 and is part of a select group of Division I institutions offering the sport, joining prestigious programs such as Arizona State University (ASU), University of Arizona, Texas Christian University (TCU).

OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Kehr spent a decade leading and developing the Stanford club triathlon program. Simultaneously, she founded Affinity Multisport, a coaching business dedicated to providing personalized training for professional and aspiring triathletes.

PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Kehr began her professional triathlon career in 1998 and raced professionally from 1998 to 2009. Her experience ranges from International Triathlon Union (known today as World Triathlon) racing, where she finished eighth overall at the 2000 Olympic Trials, to Ironman racing, where she competed at the World Championships in Kona, Hawai'i 10 times.
Her fourth place finish in 2006 is part of her accomplished resume, marking her as one of the top US females with the most top-10 overall finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

OTHER NOTABLES:

Kehr was a collegiate swimmer at both SF State and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (SLO), where she was a four-time Division II All-American. She was inducted into the SF State Hall of Fame in 2001. She has her CRPEMC, as well as her USA Triathlon Level I, and USA Triathlon Youth & Junior certifications.