Galloway, N.J. – Stockton University senior
Daniel Do (Galloway/Absegami) was named first runner-up for the
Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Athlete of the Year by the publication Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Do competes year-round for the Ospreys as a member of the men's cross country and track & field teams.
Do was announced as one of four national semifinalists for the Male Athlete of the Year award and the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars national sport winner for men's cross country/track & field in March. He finished as the national first runner-up to University of Miami quarterback D'Eriq King.
The Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar awards recognize outstanding minority men and women who have distinguished themselves academically and in athletics. In addition to their athletic ability, candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50, be at least a sophomore and be active on their campuses or in their communities.
Do has run for the Stockton men's cross country team for the last four years and earned NJAC First Team honors three times (2017, 2019, Spring 2021). He has two career race victories and 12 top-10 finishes in 22 cross country races at the college level.
Do has competed in 25 career races thus far for the Stockton indoor and outdoor track & field teams. The number would be higher if not for the cancellation of the 2020 outdoor and 2020-21 indoor seasons due to COVID-19. He holds school records in the indoor 3000-meter run and outdoor 5000-meter run.
Academically, Do has amassed a perfect 4.0 grade point average with a major in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, and he has earned his certification from the American Society of Biochemsitry and Molecular Biology. Following the completion of his degree requirements at Stockton, Do is expected to pursue a doctorate in Food Science at Ohio State University.
Last year, Do was voted to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team and Academic All-District 2 Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He qualified for USTFCCCA All-Academic Individual status from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association and was recognized as an Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar and an NJAC All-Academic Second Team performer.
