2024 Cross Country Roster
Biography
Freshman (2020-21)
Ran in three meets on the season...recorded an 8k time of 30:48.8 in his career debut, placing 25th at the Concordia Invitational (Jan. 30)...ran to a time of 30:34.4 and finished in 27th place at the McMurry Bill Libby Invitational (Feb. 6)...registered a season-best time of 29:15.3 in his ASC Championships debut, finishing 25th (March 3).Â
High School
Attended Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas...2019 First Team All-District selection...named as both the Cross Country Most Valuable Runner and Track Most Outstanding Distance Runner...2019 Regional Qualifier for both Cross Country and Track & Field.
Fun Facts About Daniel
Birthday:Â 04/04/2002
Major:Â Biology with a minor in Chemistry
Favorite Athlete: Kevin Durant
Favorite Movie:Â Home Alone
Favorite Musical Artist:Â Juice Wrld
Hobbies: Daniel enjoys playing basketball and listening to Juice Wrld.
Multilingual: Daniel used to be able to speak five different languages.
Personal
Son of Isaac and Gabriella Mbongo...has one sister, Favour.
Career Bests
5K: 17:54.8, Tornado Watch Invitational (September 1, 2021)
6.4K: 23:02.7, Rice Invitational (Sept. 10, 2021)
8K: 29:15.3, ASC Championships (March 3, 2021)
Historical Player Information
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2020-21Freshman
5'10"
145 lbs
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2021Sophomore
5'10"
147 lbs
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