Daniel Simmons
American Fork High School
Impact Statement
Simmons has excelled on and off the course at American Fork.
Biography
Simmons set a record at every track except one to finish off his senior season. That exception came at the NXN in Oregon where he holds the 2nd fastest time in the history of that course.
His freshman year, Simmons placed 2nd at the Idaho State Cross Country meet. He was named the Fastest Freshman in Idaho. He repeated as the State Runner-up. He also placed 3rd at the NXR. At the RXC, he was the second fastest Sophomore (14:37).
As a junior, Simmons placed 1st at the UHSAA 6A State XC Championship. Additionally, he set a course record. He also took 1st place NXR Southwest Regional Championships and again, set course record. He took 2nd at the NXN Nike XC Nationals.
His senior year, Simmon’s place first in the two events he competed in. He was 1st at the Wasatch Rendezvous XC Invitational and set course record. He was also 1st at the Timpanogos XC Invitational and set yet another course record. He continued to dominate the state and was undefeated and captured another two state titles.
Simmons announced he will continue his collegiate career at Brigham Young University.
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