Villanova University

Daniel Lewis Class: Senior Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y. High School: Monsignor Farrell Position: Cross Country

Junior: Stepped into major role on cross country team as a consistent scorer. Ran best 8k time at Paul Short running 24:20. Placed 23rd at Big East and 19th at the Mid-Atlantic Regionals. Finished as teams 2nd scorer at NCAAs in 131st overall. Indoors set a personal best of 8:19 in the 3000m.

Sophomore: Set personal bests indoors for 3k running 8:29. Made significant improvements outdoors running 3:55 for 1500 and 9:06 in the 3k steeplechase which was a regional qualifier. Finished 12th overall in the steeplechase at regionals.

Freshman: Finished 53rd at Mid-Atlantic Regional in cross country. Finished 26th at US Cross Country Championships (Junior).

High School: Ran on All-American relay teams for Monsignor Farrell anchoring the DMR and 4xMile. School record holder in the 3k (9:16) and 2k (6:01) Steeplechase. Placed 7th at New York State Federation Championship in XC

Personal: Born February 11, 1988 in Staten Island, NY. Son of Frank and Mary Lewis. Has two sisters, Jessica and Catherine. Majoring in Economics.

Personal Bests:
1500 - 3:55
3000m - 8:19
5000m - 14:52
3000m Steeplechase - 9:06
8k Cross Country - 24:20

Awards: 2008 NCAA Regional Qualifier for 3k Steeplechase
2008 All Mid-Atlantic Cross Country
Placed 26th at 2007 U.S. Junior Cross Country Nationals
2005 New York City Cross Country Champion