Jean-Marie Peterson Bio - Oregon State University Athletics

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: (2005-2006) Enters second year in her varsity running career at Oregon State ... now in her third year at OSU. (2004-2005) Ranked seventh in school history in the 1,500 meters ... won first two races, the 1,500 meters at the Willamette Open and 800 meters at the Mt. Hood Open ... one spot away from making the finals in the 1,500 meters at the Pac-10 Championships... one of two women to ever run the 3,000 meter steeplechase in school history, ranked first ... in track, personal best in 800 meters 2:17.41, 1,500 meters 4:38, 3,000 meter steeplechase 11:24.16 ... in cross country, personal best in 6,000 meters 24:03.

CANBY HIGH: Lettered 4 years in cross country and 3 years in track and field for coach Tom Millbrock ... in cross country, 4-time all-league first team, 2-time all-state second team ... in track and field, set school records in 1,500 and 3,000; 2-time all-state second team in 3,000; 2-time all-league first team and 1-time second team in 3,000; 1-time first team and 2-time second team in 1,500 ... also participated in soccer, golf and swimming.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Interior Design ... parents are Richard and Suzanne ... father is in real estate, mother is a first grade teacher ... family includes brother Adam (17), sister Kristen (10) ... Suzanne played golf for OSU ... enjoys drawing, painting, art ... member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority ... biggest athletic thrill was playing her best round of prep golf, then immediately going to a track meet and breaking the school record in the 3,000 ... prep teammates included Joel Saulvane who runs at Oregon and Dennis Brands, who now run for Montana ... favorite athlete is Brandi Chastain; favorite TV show is Saved By The Bell; favorite actress is Ariel, the little mermaid; favorite group is Santana; favorite restaurant is Rheinlander ... chose OSU because "I love Oregon!"