Lakewood HS: As a senior, he qualified for the CIF Championships and was named the Cross Country Runner of the Year… Posted a personal best time of 17:28 over a three-mile course… Was a CIF alternate as a sophomore… While on the track and field team, he was named his team’s Distance Runner of the Year… Specialized in the 800 meters (2:06.55), 1600 meters (4:38.84) and 3200 meters (10:35.52)… Spent four years on the cross country team and three with the track and field team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he set a personal best time in the 1600 meters and helping the 1600-meter relay team at the league championships his senior year… Aspires to be a chemical engineer… His father was on the track and field team in high school… Hobbies include playing basketball… Has solved the Rubik’s cube… Nicknamed “Jeff”… Has one brother – William (13)… Is the son of Joe and Amber Chmiel… Born in Long Beach, CA…..

Favorite Athlete:  Luka Doncic                            Favorite Movie: “Black Swan”
Favorite Food:  Chicken, Rice & Vegetables          Favorite TV Show: “Game of Thrones”
Favorite Book: “The Modern Prometheus”