Daniel Leja

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Sprints
Height:
6-0
Hometown:
Rockford, Mich.
Prev School:
Rockford High School

TFRRS Profile

2024 Outdoor Track & Field (R-So.)

Did not compete in any races for Liberty

2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (R-So.)

Did not compete in any races for Liberty

2023 Outdoor Track & Field (R-Fr.)

Fastest 400 of the season was a 50.16 at the Liberty Twilight Qualifier
Helped Liberty clock 3:18.81 for an all-freshman 4 x 400 relay at the Dennis Craddock Coaches Classic

2022-23 Indoor Track & Field (R-Fr.)

Made his debut in a Liberty uniform during the Liberty Kickoff 300, placing third in 36.69

2022 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Did not compete in any meets for Liberty and was redshirted
ASUN Academic Honor Roll member

2021-22 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Did not compete in any meets for Liberty and was redshirted

Prep

Graduated from Rockford High School
Part of the third-place 4 x 400 relay team at the Michigan Lower Peninsula Division I state meet as a senior
Top 400 time was 51.68
Also competed in soccer

Personal

Son of Daniel and Jodi Leja
Sister Ainsley plays soccer at Liberty
Birthday is June 1
Marketing major

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The Christian Environment led me to come to Liberty.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I read my bible to calm my mind.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad, he is my hero, and I aspire to be like him.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Senior year of sports. Our soccer team had all of my friends on it and we went undefeated and made it very far in the playoffs. Then tried out track for the first time and also went undefeated and ended up winning states.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
6 is the number I always wore, so it stuck with me.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My uncle played basketball at Cornerstone in Michigan. My sister plays soccer here at Liberty.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Steak is my favorite food, I just love it.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check the Weather app.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I really like wake surfing.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named Burton (after the snowboard company).

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Calvin Johnson

What is your favorite possession and why?
My truck, it's something very valuable to me and I’m very thankful for it.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Love Story by Taylor Swift

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
A Tropical beach because I love the beach and the idea of it being warm, sunny, and relaxing.