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2013-14 Track and Field

Darren Driscoll

Darren Driscoll

  • Class:
    Senior
  • Event(s):
    Distance
  • Hometown:
    Manassas
  • Highschool:
    Battlefield

Summary

Biography

  • "I made VWC My No. 1 choice because a I wanted to be a part of one the strongest Division III cross country programs in the region."
  • Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Christopher Newport University, Lynchburg College, Roanoke College Mary Washington University, and University of South Carolina

Collegiate Accomplishments

  • Three-time Dean's List honoree
  • Posted 4.00 GPA Fall '10, Spring '11, Fall '11
  • Current GPA of 3.978

Prep Accolades

  • Cedar Run District Cross Country All-District 2007-2009
  • Most Outstanding Cross Country Running 2008
  • 1st Team All-Area Cross Country in the Washington Post Prince William Section 2008
  • 3rd Place Cedar Run District Cross Country 2008
  • Cedar Run District Cross Country Individual Champion 2009
  • Cross Country Varsity Captain 2009
  • Cedar Run District Indoor Track All-District 2007-2009
  • Virginia Triple Crown of Running Individual Winner 2009
  • Cedar Run District Champion in the 3200 meter run 2010
  • Cedar Run District Outdoor Track All-District 2007-2010
  • Outdoor Track Varsity Captain 2010

Personal

  • Son of Chris Driscoll and Kevin Driscoll: mom and dad graduates of Clarion University of Pennsylvania
  • Has a older brother Jason: graduate of University of Mary Washington
  • Self-description in 10 words or less:  "Someone who always strives for perfection."
  • Enjoys Indie and alternative music
  • Favorites include the book "Once a Runner," the movie "Body of Lies," and the TV series "Lost"
  • A fan of the Washington Capitals and American track and field sprinter Tyson Gay.
  • My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "having the gratification of finishing a race."
  • My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to make the National Cross Country meet."
  • If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Track and field star Roger Bannister, beacause he was the first runner who recorded a mile in less than 4 minutes."
  • If I could possess one superpower it would be: "teleportation.  I would never have to drive in any traffic jams again."
  • People might be suprised to know: "I am a Grade 8 USSF certified soccer referee."
  • It's the year 2025 and : "I am living in D.C. working with the government on research for the next major scientific discovery."
  • The most important advice I've received is: "you can either play soccer or run track this spring and playing soccer is not an option." -- Parents

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Historical Player Information

  • 2012-13Senior

    Distance
    5'11"
  • 2013-14Senior

    Distance
    5'11"