Kansas State University Athletics
2023-24 Track & Field Roster
Tanking, Saydee

Saydee Tanking
- Position:
- Throws
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Holton
- Hometown:
- Circleville, Kan.
Bio
TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)
Personal Bests
HONORS
AS A JUNIOR (2024-25)
OUTDOOR
Did not compete during the season.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2023-24)
OUTDOOR
Did not compete during the season.
AS A FRESHMAN (2022-23)
OUTDOOR
Did not compete during the season.
PRIOR TO K-STATE
IN THE CLASSROOM
PERSONAL
Personal Bests
Javelin Throw | 45.80m (150' 3") (Shocker Spring Invitational, 3/29-30/24) |
HONORS
- 2024-25 Academic All-Big 12 Team
- 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Team
AS A JUNIOR (2024-25)
OUTDOOR
- During the Big 12 Championship (5/15-17/25) she finished 11th in the javelin throw with a distance of 42.71m.
- Finished 3rd in the javelin throw at the Ward Haylett Invite (5/9/25) with a seasons best throw of 43.09m.
- At the Drake Relays (4/23-26/25) she competed in the javelin throw championship division with a 6th place throw of 42.87m.
- Competed at the Oregon Open (4/28/25) in the javelin throw with a distance of 42.75m.
- Started the season at the KT Woodman Classic (4/11-12/25) with a 6th place finish in the javelin with a throw of 42.17m.
Did not compete during the season.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2023-24)
OUTDOOR
- At the Big 12 Championship (5/9-11/24) she competed in the javelin throw with a distance of 40.54m, finishing 15th.
- Competed in the javelin throw at the Ward Haylett Invitational (4/26/24) with a distance of 41.14m in 8th place.
- During the Mt SAC Relays (4/17-20/24) she competed in the collegiate javelin throw with a distance of 43.12m in 9th place.
- At the Jim Click Shootout (4/5-6/24) she competed in the javelin with a 9th place throw of 42.92m.
- Won the javelin throw with a new personal best at the Shocker Spring Invitational (3/29-30/24) at 45.80m, 9 feet further than her previous.
- Started the outdoor season at the Hurricane Invitational (3/15-16/24) with a 9th place javelin throw at 43.10m.
Did not compete during the season.
AS A FRESHMAN (2022-23)
OUTDOOR
- Medaled in the javelin at the Big 12 Championships (5/12-14/23) with a throw of 42.88m, finishing 7th.
- During the Rock Chalk Classic (4/29/23) she competed in the javelin with a 5th place throw of 42.27m.
- At the ESU Relays (3/23-25/23) she competed in the javelin with a 9th place distance of 41.88m.
- In her first collegiate meet at the UTSA Invitational (3/17-18/23) she competed in the javelin throw with a 7th place finish with a distance of 37.11m.
Did not compete during the season.
PRIOR TO K-STATE
- Attended Holton high school.
- Won the 2021 Kansas 4A Regionals in javelin, placing 5th in discus.
- Competed in the Kansas 3A-4A State championships in javelin, finishing 5th.
- Holds the javelin record at 140'08.
- Also competed in volleyball and basketball.
IN THE CLASSROOM
- Majoring in Personal Financial Planning
PERSONAL
- Daughter of Karla and Andrew Tanking
- Has three siblings; Trent, Trey and Shay
K-State T&F | Gear Reveal
Saturday, August 30
K-State TF | NCAA Championship Recap
Tuesday, June 17
K-State Track and Field | Coach Geopfert Post Meet Comments - NCAA Championships / Women's Finals
Monday, June 16
K-State Track and Field | Coach Geopfert Post Meet Comments - NCAA Championships / Men's Finals
Saturday, June 14