Daniel Simmons
Birthdate: 9/12/2001
Program: 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
- 2024 NCAA team bronze medalist (Oklahoma)
- 2022 NCAA team silver medalist (Oklahoma)
Nickname: Dan
Birthplace: 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.
Favorite school subject: Chemistry
Hobbies 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
- 2024
NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships, Columbus, Ohio -
3rd-Team
- 2023
Core Hydration Classic, Hoffman Estates, Ill. -
- 2023
NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships, University Park, Pa. -
4th-Team
- 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)