Bio

 AS A JUNIOR...

• Ran in five races for the Saints in 2016
• Her personal best 23:01 5k came at the Saints Invitational on October 4 
• The runner maintained a 23:25 5k average on the year
• Peterson ran a 23:33 at the GNAC Championship on October 29

AS A FRESHMAN...

• Competed in seven meets in her first collegiate season of cross country competition
• Ran a personal best 5K time at the Saints Invitational, finishing in 23:45
• Finished the 6K race at the ECAC Championship meet in a personal best 28:13.

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

• Peterson was a three-sport athlete at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School (South Yarmouth, Mass.)
• Ran three years of Cross Country with two years on the varsity team
• Competed on the Track & Field Teams for two years
• Received the "Leadership Award"
• Was a member of the National Honor Society.

PLAYER PROFILE

• Major: Biology w/ concentration in neuroscience
• Favorite Book: Frankenstein, Harry Potter
• Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Bagel with peanut butter
• Favorite Late-Night Snack: Nutella to go
• Most Respected Professional Athlete: Steve Prefontaine