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2011 Cross Country

Darren Driscoll

Darren Driscoll

  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Haymarket, Va.
  • Highschool:
    Battlefield

Summary

Biography

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

VWC Career Statistics

 NCAA
South
ODACGettysburg
(8K)
TBATBA
Time28:0728:0928:23.6TBATBA
Place94th26th102nd  
Year201020102010  

Season Highlights

2010

  • Began racing mid-season after recovering from preseasoninjury

Collegiate Accomplishments

  • 2x Dean's List honoree
  • Posted 4.00 grade point average in Fall 2010 and Spring2011
  • Current GPA of 3.968

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 PrinceWilliam 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 graduatesof Clarion University of Pennsylvania
  • Has a older brother Jason: graduate of University of MaryWashington
  • Self-description in 10 words orless:  "Someone who always strives forperfection."
  • Enjoys Indie and alternative music
  • Favorites include the book "Once a Runner," the movie "Body ofLies," and the TV series "Lost"
  • A fan of the Washington Capitals and American track and fieldsprinter Tyson Gay.
  • My favorite aspect of being an athleteis: "having the gratification of finishing arace."
  • My personal athletic goal at VWC is:"to make the National Cross Country meet."
  • If I could spend one day with a famous person fromany time period it would be: "Track and fieldstar Roger Bannister, beacause he was the firstrunner who recorded a mile in less than 4 minutes."
  • If I could possess one superpower it wouldbe: "teleportation.  I would never have to drivein any traffic jams again."
  • People might be suprised to know: "Iam a Grade 8 USSF certified soccer referee."
  • It's the year 2025 and : "I am livingin D.C. working with the government on research for the next majorscientific discovery."
  • The most important advice I've receivedis: "you can either play soccer or run track thisspring and playing soccer is not an option." -- Parents

 

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