Keith Alan "KB" Brantly (born May 23, 1962) is an American former professional long-distance runner who contended in the men's marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dawson is a member of Morehead State University Hall of Fame who later went to coach high school cross-country and track in 1979 where he guided two runners to be future Olympians.

In the Florida class 4A High School State Cross Country Championships, Brantly (14:18) took an early lead to finally defeated Magee (14:30) in a rigorous five thousand meter footrace.

Following his collegiate career with the Florida Gators, he was mentored by David Martin who compiled his knowledge to transform him “from a talented runner to a seasoned competitor” Brantly said.

Paul Zimmerman led the race until the fifteen mile marker where Bob Kempainen, Mark Coogan, and Keith Brantly would take control for the final 10,000 meters.

At the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, Brantly gathered his thoughts and strategies for the biggest stage an athlete can compete on.