Kristin L. Heaston (born November 23, 1975, in Walnut Creek, California) is a female shot putter from the United States.

Originally competing for the Florida Gators track and field team, Heaston transferred to the California Golden Bears track and field program after learning her father was suffering from brain cancer.

[1] Heaston was a participant in the 2008 Olympic Games where she placed 23rd in the qualifying round with a throw of 17.34 m (56 ft 10.68 in).

In 2003 Heaston became the American indoor and outdoor shot put champion.

At the 2004 Olympic Games Heaston became the first woman ever to compete at the ancient site Olympia.