- "The reasons I eventually chose VWC were the small class sizes, its location, and the science department's new electron microscope. Another reason was the warm welcome I got from Coach Littleton (Mat) when I first met him. That had a pretty big impact on my decision."
- Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Christopher Newport University and Bridgewater College
Career Highs
Outdoor
3000 Steeple: 10:57.60 - (Norfolk State University Relays - April 13, 2013)
1500M: 4:26.31 – (Duke Invitational – April 5-6, 2013)
800M: 2:08.10 – (Duke Invitational – April 5-6, 2013)
Indoor
Mile: 4:51.44 – (ODAC Indoor Track & Field Championships - March 2, 2014)
Cross Country
8K: 29:55.5 – (NCAA Division III South Regional – November 16, 2013)
5K: 18:11.2 – (Adidas XC Challenge – September 19, 2014)
Statistics
Track & Field | Cross Country
Junior (2014-15): Competed in just cross country and indoor track & field... Season best of 30:01.2 in the 8K at the CNU Invite.
Sophomore (2013-14): Achieved his top mark in the mile with a time of 4:51.44 in the indoor season... Won the 4x800 relay at the Captains Invitational & Combined.
First-Year (2012-13): Set his career best in the steeple with a time of 10:57.6 in the outdoor season... Also set bests in the 800M and 1500M during that outdoor campaign.
Academic Accomplishments: Wesleyan Scholar
Before VWC: Competed in cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field… Career best times: 18:34 (5K), 10:46 (3200), 4:46 (1600), 2:07 (800) and 7:14 (2000 steeplechase)… School record holder in the steeplechase… Cross country's Most Valuable Performer in 2010… Two-time recipient of cross country's West End Trophy, for success in academics and athletics, and involvement in the community… Most Improved award recipient in indoor track as a senior… Graduated ranked 10th in a class of 352… 2011 AP Scholar with Distinction… Richmond Times Dispatch Scholar-Athlete… Member of the Beta Club and the marching band… Drum line captain for two years.
Personal: Son of Beth and Craig Dye… Dad attended Ohio's Kent State University and mom attended the University of West Florida… Born in Orlando… Has a sister, Kiley.
Get to Know Keane
- Enjoys listening to country music and spending vacations in Florida
- Favorites include the book "East of Eden," the movie "Hot Fuzz," and the TV series "NCIS"
- A fan of American running ace Galen Rupp and pro football's Miami Dolphins
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "hardworking and dedicated person"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "the comradery that comes with being part of a team. I think building a relationship with your fellow teammates both on and off the field is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an athlete."
- The part of my game I've improved the most is: "racing in the 1600 and 3200."
- My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to compete to the best of my abilities, continuously improving myself, and contribute to the most to my team that I can."
- If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Ronald Reagan. I would choose Reagan because he is my favorite president and because he accomplished so much in his life."
- If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "Wipeout, because I think it would be hilarious to try to compete on the show."
- If I could possess one superpower it would be: "telekinesis. It would just be a really handy power to have. If you needed something from across the room all you would have to do is use your mind to bring it to you."
- People might be surprised to know: "I'm pretty good at playing the xylophone."
- It's the year 2025 and: "I'll be in a research institute studying the genetic make-up of bacteria and viruses."
- The most important advice I've received is: "there are only two types of pain in this world. The pain of hard work and the pain of regret." -- High school track coach John Amoroso
