Daniel Simmons
Birthdate: 9/12/2001Program: Men's Artistic
Level: Senior
Current Residence: Cypress, TX
Club: University of Oklahoma Mens Program
Head Coach: Tom Meadows
Other Coaches: Igor Vernyi, R.J. Heflin
Career Highlights
- 2022 NCAA team silver medalist (Oklahoma)
About
Daniel Simmons
Nickname: DanBirthplace: Tomball, TX
Hometown: Cypress, TX
Name of High School: Cypress Ranch High School
High School Graduation Year: 2020
Name of College: Oklahoma
Year you began gymnastics: 2005
Favorite Event: P-Bars or Rings
How did you get involved in gymnastics: I was really hyper when I was little and often was seen climbing my door frame. My parents put me in gymnastics and I have loved it since.
Favorite thing about gymnastics: My favorite thing about gymnastics is the adrenaline you get trying a new skill.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: My goals are to do gymnastics in college and to represent my country one day.
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Ashlee Simmons and Daniel Simmons
Names of sibling(s): Amelia Simmons
Family members in sports: My sister plays club volleyball.
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: ChemistryHobbies or favorite activities: When I have nothing to do, I love to be outside whether I’m working out or just sitting with my friends.
Favorite music: J.Cole or Healy
Favorite book(s): The Mazerunner Series
Favorite movie(s): Good Will Hunting
Favorite TV show(s): River Monsters
Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Rice
National Competition Results
- 2022 OOFOS U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Tampa, Fla. -
- 2022 U.S. Classic, Salt Lake City, Utah -
- 2022 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships, Norman, Okla. - 2nd-Team
- 2020 Winter Cup Challenge, Las Vegas, Nev. - (Jr. Div.)
- 2020 Elite Team Cup, Las Vegas, Nev. - 1st-Team
- 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Kansas City, Mo. - (17-18)
- 2019 Men's Junior Olympic National Championships, Reno, Nev. - 3rd-SR(T); 7th-FX; 8th-VT(T); 9th-AA (JE L10 Age 17)
- 2019 Winter Cup Challenge, Las Vegas, Nev. - (Jr. Div.)
- 2018 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Boston, Mass. - (15-16)
- 2018 Men's Junior Olympic National Championships, Oklahoma City, Okla. - 4th-PB(T); 5th-SR; 6th-VT(T); 7th-AA (JE L10 Age 16)
- 2017 RD761 Gymnastics Invitational, Katy, Texas - 2nd-VT; 4th-FX; 5th-SR(T) (15-16)
- 2016 Men's Junior Olympic National Championships, Battle Creek, Mich. - 6th-SR (L9 JE 13)
- 2014 Men's Junior Olympic National Championships, Long Beach, Calif. - 5th-VT(T) (L8, 11)
International Competition Results
Videos of Daniel Simmons
LEGEND
- Women: AA = All Around | VT = Vault | UB = Uneven Bars | BB = Balance Beam | FX = Floor Exercise | (T) = Tie
- Men: AA = All Around | FX = Floor Exercise | PH = Pommel Horse | SR = Still Rings | VT = Vault | PB = Parallel Bars | HB = Horizontal Bars | (T) = Tie
- Rhythmic: AA = All Around | RP = Rope | HP = Hoop | BA = Ball | CL = Clubs | RB = Ribbon | (T) = Tie
- Acro: DY = Dynamic | BL = Balance | AA = All Around/Combined
- T&T: TR = Trampoline | TU = Tumbling | DM = Double Mini | SY = Synchronized Trampoline
- Parkour: FS - Freestyle | SP = Speed