From the field to the court, the pool to the ice — and everywhere in between — Experience Columbus is proud to spotlight 18 Ohio State female student-athletes who are making an impact both in competition and across the city. Follow along as they share the places, experiences, and hidden gems that have shaped their time in Columbus, the city they’ve chosen to call home throughout their athletic careers.
Keana Hunter is an artistic swimmer at Ohio State, fresh off a national championship duet title with her teammate Ruby Remati.
Keana brought her talent to the world’s biggest stage when she competed for Team USA, earning a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics—the United States’ first Olympic medal in artistic swimming in 20 years.
Originally from Issaquah, Washington, Keana appreciates Columbus for its fun energy around campus and the many places to eat and spend time with friends and family.
Ohio State artistic swimmer Keana Hunter
Here are more of the reasons why Keana loves calling Columbus her collegiate home:
What are some of your favorite local restaurants or coffee shops?
Brassica, Fox in the Snow, Forno, and Bakersfield
How has Columbus helped your athletic career?
Columbus has supported me by allowing me to compete at the Olympic games and postpone school for 2 years. Now, OSU provides me all the training I need to stay at my best and with the top facilities. The neighborhoods are also a great place to run and get outside.
Where do you take your friends/family when they visit?
We go to Easton mall, always Brassica, tours of campus, and Short North shops and restaurants.
What are your favorite places to get active outdoors?
I Iove walking around Goodale Park or going to Lynd’s Fruit Farm.
What are you saying “yes” to in Columbus this year?
I am saying yes to getting into medical field experience by working at Nationwide Children’s Hospital this summer in the behavioral health unit.
Make sure to support Keana as she continues her collegiate artistic swimming career with the Buckeyes — and maybe you’ll see her again on another Olympics stage.
The women’s sports capital of the U.S.? #yesColumbus. Let Keana’s story be the start of yours.
