Bud K. Haidet Athletics Hall of Fame
Back To Hall of Fame
Back To Hall of Fame
Peterson was one of the best track and cross country runners ever to participate at UWM. Peterson was a two-time NCAA All-American in the 800 meters, qualifying for nationals three times, finishing as high as sixth in the nation in for coach Pete Corfeld. Peterson also excelled in non-collegiate meets, placing third in the 800 at the USA Track and Field Championships in 1998 in a time of 1:48.37.
He also qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 800 in 1996. Plus, Peterson holds indoor records in the 600 meters (1:18.63), 800 meters (1:48.06), 1000 meters (2:23.87) and the distance medley relay (10:02.10). In fact, Peterson ran the fourth-fastest time in the nation in the 600 in 1997 and the sixth-fastest time in the nation in the 1000 in 1998.
Peterson, who lettered four times in both track and cross country from 1994-1999 and served as a team captain for three seasons, graduated form UWM in 1999 with a bachelor of science in kinesiology.
Back To Hall of Fame
