Daniel Lennon
QT: 2:16:08
Residence: Albany, NY
Hometown: Peru, NY
College: Syracuse University
Age on Race Day: 25
Affiliation: Nike Stotan Racing
Qualifying Race: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:16:08
Social Handles: Instagram - @dan_lennon_1 Twitter - @diesel_lennon
Favorite inspirational quote: “I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.”
Favorite post-race indulgence: PG version: Donuts. R-rated version: Multiple shots of tequila
Favorite book: Thinking Body, Dancing Mind
Of Note:
- Law Student, Albany Law School
- Grandfather was an Olympic bobsledder and Golden Gloves boxer
- Ran first OTQ in debut marathon at Grandma's 2018, after sustaining broken jaw, nose and concussion; had to train in upstate NY winter with his mouth wired shut and was unable to eat solid foods for nearly 3 months
- Was on team that won 2015 NCAA Cross Country Championships; 2012 high school National Indoor 5000m Champion; 2011 NY State High School Cross Country Champion
