2022-23 Track and Field Roster
Roster

Danil Chernov
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Position:
- Throws
- Hometown:
- Brooklyn, N.Y.
- High School:
- Stuyvesant High
- Major:
- Biological Sciences
College Career Best:
Javelin: 210'5"
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College Highlights:
2020 - 2021: Competed 5 meets, placed 9th at the MAC Championships in the Javelin.Â
2021 - 2022: Competed in 6 meets, set a personal best of 199’6” in the Javelin at the Bison Outdoor Classic, placed 5th at the MAC Champoinships. #4 All-Time Best UB Javelin thrower.Â
2022 - 2023: Won gold medal in the javelin at MAC Outdoor Championships with a throw of 210'5", ranking 3rd All-Time for UB.
Before coming to UB:
High School Best: N/A.
High School Highlights:Â Played football and led the team in tackles as middle linebacker, also played Tight End, wrestled and went to city championships at 182lbs
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Personal…..
Parents are Angela Chernova and Gary Giardina; one sibling: Kirill Chernov. Chose UB for the great academic and athletic programs
Inspired by the goal of competing at the Olympics/World Championships….. Favorite Athlete is Jan Zelezny, because he has the javelin world record that has been unbroken for decades.  Favorite TV is Stranger Things…. Like a true thrower, his favorite food is Steak…. And he enjoys cooking.
Javelin: 210'5"
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College Highlights:
2020 - 2021: Competed 5 meets, placed 9th at the MAC Championships in the Javelin.Â
2021 - 2022: Competed in 6 meets, set a personal best of 199’6” in the Javelin at the Bison Outdoor Classic, placed 5th at the MAC Champoinships. #4 All-Time Best UB Javelin thrower.Â
2022 - 2023: Won gold medal in the javelin at MAC Outdoor Championships with a throw of 210'5", ranking 3rd All-Time for UB.
Before coming to UB:
High School Best: N/A.
High School Highlights:Â Played football and led the team in tackles as middle linebacker, also played Tight End, wrestled and went to city championships at 182lbs
Â
Personal…..
Parents are Angela Chernova and Gary Giardina; one sibling: Kirill Chernov. Chose UB for the great academic and athletic programs
Inspired by the goal of competing at the Olympics/World Championships….. Favorite Athlete is Jan Zelezny, because he has the javelin world record that has been unbroken for decades.  Favorite TV is Stranger Things…. Like a true thrower, his favorite food is Steak…. And he enjoys cooking.
Brittany Murchie Mulla Sports Performance Center Grand Opening
Tuesday, October 15
Coaches vs. Players: Track & Field
Friday, June 14
Take a look back at the UB Alumni Invite!
Thursday, April 25
Brandon Burke 2021 NCAA Preview
Friday, June 04