Upcoming Event: Cross Country at Gans Creek Classic (Women) on September 26, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. CT
8:15 a.m. CT
Cross Country
at Gans Creek Classic (Women)
University of Oklahoma Athletics
2024 Cross Country Roster
Nickell Jr., Daniel
Daniel Nickell Jr.
- Position:
- Distance
- Position:
- Distance
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Lawton, Okla.
- High School:
- MacArthur High School
Bio
OU Collegiate Bests:
8K: 23:53.7, 2024
10K: 31:06.1, 2024
2024
Set a PR in the 10K with a time of 31:06.1 for 87th at NCAA Midwest Regionals … Clocks 25:48.9 in the 8K for 123rd at the SEC Championships … Earned a PB in the 8K (23:53.7) for 71st at the Arturo Barrios Invitational … Debuted as a Sooner with 25:18.8 in the 8K for 157th at the Joe Piane Invitational …
PRIOR TO OU
Attended Oklahoma State University.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time state champion, including titles during his senior season … Won the OSSAA 5A state title in the 1600 meters in 2017 and 2019, also won the 800m and 3200m titles in 2019 … Was the OSSAA 5A Cross Country Championships runner-up in 2017 and 2018.
PERSONAL
Son of Heather and Daniel Nickell … Has one sibling, Danielle … Enjoys road cycling, skateboarding, and playing video games.
Highlights: OU Women's Cross Country at Big 12 Championships
Friday, October 28
Highlights: OU Men's Cross Country at Big 12 Championships
Friday, October 28
Faith and Running
Monday, November 30
The Year That Was - Cross Country
Monday, March 23
