Daniel Parris Class: Junior Hometown: Lee's Summit, MO Event: Distances Birthdate: 01/11/1980

Stanford: A tremendous asset to the Stanford program … Look for him to play a major role in Stanford’s success in 2001.

2000 Track & Field Season (Sophomore): A versatile performer from 800 to 5,000 meters … His time of 14:33.15 was a Pac-10 qualifying performance.

1999 Track & Field Season (Freshman): Gained valuable experience in his frosh campaign, competing primarily in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters … Finished second in the 5,000 meters at the 1999 U.S. Junior National Championships and second at the Jr. Pan Am Games during the summer of 1999 … Ran 14:25.01 for 5,000 meters at the Stanford Invitational.

2000 Cross Country Season (Sophomore): Enjoyed an excellent season, competing in six races … Finished in the top six in four races (second at the Fresno Invitational, two third place finishes at the Stanford and Sacramento Invitationals, and sixth at the Notre Dame Invitational) … Also competed at the Pre-NCAA’s and the NCAA West Regionals.

1999 Cross Country Season (Freshman): Ran in three races, including a fourth place showing at the Nevada Invitational.

High School: A two-time all-state recipient in cross country as well as track ... Also a talented swimmer with five all-state nominations ... The winner of the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award for Missouri ... The 1998 state male Scholar-Athlete of the Year for Kansas City.

Cardinal Catalogue: Chemical Engineering major … A 2000 Pacific-10 Track & Field All-Academic selection … A National Merit finalist at Lee’s Summit North High School ... Born January 11, 1980.

Collegiate Career Bests: 1,500 meters (3:52.22); 5,000 meters (14:25.01)