Gina Kehr

Biography

EDUCATION: San Francisco State University Cal Poly San Luis Obispo YEARS AT SAN FRANCISCO: 2019 - Present 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 profession