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University of Rhode Island

2017-18 Men's Track & Field

Daniel Ruggiero

  • Height 6-0
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Cranston, R.I.
  • High School Bishop Hendricken

Biography

Before URI

  • Attended Bishop Hendricken High School.
  • Member of the cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams.
  • Captained the outdoor track team as a senior.
  • 2016, 2017 All-Division Cross Country selection.
  • 2017 All-Class and All-State Cross Country selection.
  • Helped Hendricken win four consecutive Class Championships in both Indoor Track and Outdoor Track.
  • Helped Hendricken win 2016 Outdoor Track State title and 2017 Indoor Track State title. 
  • Member of the National Honor Society, National Italian Honor Society, and the Young Men's Chorus

Personal

  • Son of Richard and Lisa.
  • Has two brothers, Ryan and Andrew.
  • Chose Rhode Island because of its campus, athletic reputation, and academic programs. 
  • Enjoys singing and watching basketball in his spare time.
  • Favorite athlete is Duje Dukan.
  • Favorite teams are the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and New England Patriots.
  • Considered Iona, Providence, and Northeastern before choosing Rhode Island. 
  • Majoring in Biological Science.