Jayven Garcia
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- Hometown:
- Kissimmee, FL /
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- Year:
- Sophomore
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- High School:
- Tohopekaliga High
Bio
A 2022 graduate of Tohopekaliga High School, Garcia followed several high school teammates to Daytona State. He is one of six Tohopekaliga High School runners who have built the Falcon program into a national caliber program.
Academic Interest/Degree: Computer Science
College Personal Records:
- 1500 meters: 4:08
- 1600 meters: 4:46
- 3k : 8:54
- 5k Track: 15:27
- 8K Cross Country: 26:30
Coach Wilson Comments: "Jayven had a very solid summer of training and came into preseason training ready to go. He has already shown that he has the ability to run at a high level."
High School Coach: Coach Mathew Fenn
High School Personal Records:
- 400 meters: 1:19
- 800 meters: 2:11
- 1600 meters: 4:41
- 3200 meters: 9:49
- 5k Cross Country: 17:13
Why did you choose Daytona State College: "To develop and continue my running career in order to transfer to a top program."
Coach's Comments: A member of the Toho trio, Garcia gained valuable experience as a freshman. Garcia placed in the Flacon top-5 at the national meet and looks to propel this year’s squad to the podium at this years nationals.
News mentions
The Falcon men's cross country team was the top Division 2 team across the line at the NJCAA Half Marathon Championships on Tuesday in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Daytona State Falcons pulled off a third place finish at the NJCAA National Division II Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Daytona State men's cross country team heads to Huntsville, Alabama this weekend for the NJCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships.
The Daytona State men's cross country team took their fifth Region 8 title since the start of the program in 2018.
The men's cross country team heads to Tallahassee for the Region 8 Championships to be held on Tuesday on Florida State University's world renowned cross country course.
The Daytona State men’s cross country team rose to the challenge Friday at the Southern Showcase, hosted by Jacksonville State, the site of the NJCAA National Championships in November.
The men's cross country team held off fifteen teams Friday evening, pulling out a one point victory over University of Miami.
The Falcon men's cross country team opened their 2023 season with the annual Run the Beach Relay.
Starting their 6th season, Daytona State Cross Country runners are gearing up for the 2023 campaign.