University of Houston Athletics
2025 Cross Country Roster
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Daniela Mendez
- Position:
- Distance
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Klein High School
- Hometown:
- Spring, Texas
ACADEMIC AWARDS
- 2025 Academic All-Big 12 Fall Team - XC
- 2024-25 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
SOPHOMORE (2025)
Competed in one meet with a personal best time of 14:21.5 in the 4k at the UIW Twilight (Aug. 29)
FRESHMAN (2024)
- Competed in three meets for the Cougars
- Recorded a time of 22:43.9 at the Arturo Barrios Invitational (Oct. 18)
- Competed in the 5K at the Texas A&M Invitational, finishing in 20:04.6 (Sept. 13)
- Made season debut in women’s 4k and placed 4th in Houston at the UIW Twilight with a time of 14:50.2 (Aug. 30)
HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL
- Attended Klein High School
- Daughter of Ydania and Gerardo Mendez
- Has two brothers, Mauricio and Jerry
- Her brother, Jerry Mendez runs for Oklahoma State
Cross Country Early Bird Opener Recap
Monday, September 04
