Cerritos College Track & Field (2013): Competed in the 800 meters (2:06.35), 1500 meters (4:14.25), 3000 meters (9:07.74), 5000 meters (15:58.74) and 10,000 meters (35:11.69) during the season…..

Gahr HS: As a senior on the cross country team, he won the district championship and helped the team win the same award… Posted a personal best time of 15:42 over a three-mile course… While on the track and field team, he won the district championships in the 1600 meters and 3200 meters as a senior, while being voted the team’s Most Valuable Player and captain… Recorded personal best times in the 800 meters (2:00), 1600 meters (4:29) and 3200 meters (9:49)… As a junior, he finished third in the district finals in the 1600 meters and 3200 meters, while being voted the team’s MVP and captain… Qualified for the CIF Prelims as a sophomore and freshman… Earned the Gladiator Award ad a freshman… Was coached in cross country and track by former Cerritos assistant coach Bryan Leighliter…..

Personal: Most memorable moments were winning the 1600 meters and 3200 meters as a senior, while helping the 1600-meter relay team come in second place… Would like to transfer to Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach or Eastern Oregon University… Nicknamed “Donaldinho”… Has two brothers – Carlos (22) and Byron (14)… Is the son of Carlos Lopez and Pilar Mendoza… Born in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico on May 19, 1994…..

Favorite Athlete:  Lionel Messi                Favorite Movie:  “Saint Ralph”
Favorite Food:  Pasta                              Favorite TV Show: “ESPN”
Favorite Book:  “The Great Gatsby”