Christopher Newport University

2024-25 - Freshman Season: Established himself as one of the league's top hurdlers during an award-winning campaign ... Hauled in second-team All-Conference accolades in the 110-hurdles after finishing second in 15.59 during the C2C Outdoor Championships ... Also placed eighth in the 400-hurdles during the title meet after crossing in 59.25 ... Finished third in the 60-hurdles during the indoor championships with a time of 9.07 ... Threw down his top clocking in the 60-hurdles at the CNU Qualifier after finishing in 8.91 ... Notched a season-best time in the 400-hurdles during the New Captains Classic with a 59.10 mark ... Took part in the 200 during the year as well and posted a time of 25.30 at the Captains Invitational ... Also finished second in the 4x400-relay and third in the 60-hurdles during that competition ... Had 11 total top-five finishes during the year, including three at the Blue & Silver Challenge in March.

At Freedom - Excelled as a sprinter and hurdler during his time with the Eagles ... Hauled in All-District honors for his work in the hurdles during the winter campaign in 2023 ... Set the school record in the 55-hurdles after completing the race in 8.03.

Personal - Darrin Christopher Gallegos-Perches is the son of Darrin Perches and Lucila Gallegos ... Has a younger sister, Makayla ... Odell Beckham, Jr. is his favorite athlete, and Bryson Tiller is his favorite musician ... "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" is his favorite movie, and "Game of Thrones" is his favorite TV show ... Cereal is his favorite food ... Majoring in finance.