SOPHOMORE (2019-20): Cross Country (2019) – Did not compete.
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FRESHMAN (2018-19): Outdoors (2019) – Did not compete.Â
Indoors (2019) – Raced unattached in mile (4:48.30) at Reveille Invitational.Â
Cross Country (2018) – Did not compete during season.
HIGH SCHOOL: 2018 graduate of The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas … Coached by Juris Green, Christopher Bails and Shawn Hamilton … Established personal best times of 4:21.57 (1,600), 9:23.30 (3,200) and 15:35.1 (5,000m, cross country) … Finished 26th in the 6A state cross country meet with a 15:41.7 for 5,000m, helping his school to win the 6A team title … The Woodlands also won the state championship in 2016 when Baker finished 18th as a junior in the state meet with a 15:35.1 … Competed in the Nike Cross Nationals South Regional cross country championships in 2016 and 2017, along with the Nike Cross Nationals as a junior.
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PERSONAL: Daniel Thomas Baker is the son of John and Barbara Baker, born January 29, 2000 in The Woodlands, Texas … Has four siblings, Sean, Matthew, Jennifer and Maria … Dad is Texas A&M Class of 1985 and brother Matthew is currently attending Texas A&M … Chose Texas A&M since he really liked the school and athletics program … Started competing in track and field at age 12.
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TIDBITS:Â Chose track and field over other sports since he was good at it.
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Something most people don't know about me:Â I have lots of siblings
Top three things on my bucket list:Â skydive, drive a F1 racecar, visit a volcanoÂ
Hobbies or activities:Â hanging out with friends and outside activities
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Favorite quote from a coach:Â "Being sick is mental" - Wendel McRaven
Favorite Pro Track & Field Athlete:Â Craig Engels
Favorite Pro Sports Team:Â Rockets
Favorite Non-T&F Pro Athlete:Â Baker Mayfield
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Favorite city I have visited:Â Jacksonville, Wyoming
City I most want to visit:Â Maui, Hawaii
Favorite Track & Field venue:Â Nike HQ track
Track & Field venue I want to visit:Â Hayward Field
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My spirit animal is:Â Dog
Most-used app on my phone:Â Snapchat
Favorite social media app:Â Snapchat
Favorite meal or restaurant:Â Fajitas or wings
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Favorite Movie:Â Land of the Lost
Favorite TV Show:Â That 70's Show
Favorite Actor/Actress:Â Will Ferrell
Favorite Song:Â Hooked on a Feeling
Favorite Musical Artist of All-Time:Â Kendrick Lamar
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FRESHMAN (2018-19): Outdoors (2019) – Did not compete.Â
Indoors (2019) – Raced unattached in mile (4:48.30) at Reveille Invitational.Â
Cross Country (2018) – Did not compete during season.
HIGH SCHOOL: 2018 graduate of The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas … Coached by Juris Green, Christopher Bails and Shawn Hamilton … Established personal best times of 4:21.57 (1,600), 9:23.30 (3,200) and 15:35.1 (5,000m, cross country) … Finished 26th in the 6A state cross country meet with a 15:41.7 for 5,000m, helping his school to win the 6A team title … The Woodlands also won the state championship in 2016 when Baker finished 18th as a junior in the state meet with a 15:35.1 … Competed in the Nike Cross Nationals South Regional cross country championships in 2016 and 2017, along with the Nike Cross Nationals as a junior.
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PERSONAL: Daniel Thomas Baker is the son of John and Barbara Baker, born January 29, 2000 in The Woodlands, Texas … Has four siblings, Sean, Matthew, Jennifer and Maria … Dad is Texas A&M Class of 1985 and brother Matthew is currently attending Texas A&M … Chose Texas A&M since he really liked the school and athletics program … Started competing in track and field at age 12.
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TIDBITS:Â Chose track and field over other sports since he was good at it.
Â
Something most people don't know about me:Â I have lots of siblings
Top three things on my bucket list:Â skydive, drive a F1 racecar, visit a volcanoÂ
Hobbies or activities:Â hanging out with friends and outside activities
Â
Favorite quote from a coach:Â "Being sick is mental" - Wendel McRaven
Favorite Pro Track & Field Athlete:Â Craig Engels
Favorite Pro Sports Team:Â Rockets
Favorite Non-T&F Pro Athlete:Â Baker Mayfield
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Favorite city I have visited:Â Jacksonville, Wyoming
City I most want to visit:Â Maui, Hawaii
Favorite Track & Field venue:Â Nike HQ track
Track & Field venue I want to visit:Â Hayward Field
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My spirit animal is:Â Dog
Most-used app on my phone:Â Snapchat
Favorite social media app:Â Snapchat
Favorite meal or restaurant:Â Fajitas or wings
Â
Favorite Movie:Â Land of the Lost
Favorite TV Show:Â That 70's Show
Favorite Actor/Actress:Â Will Ferrell
Favorite Song:Â Hooked on a Feeling
Favorite Musical Artist of All-Time:Â Kendrick Lamar