May 14, 2008

FORT WORTH, Texas - Meaghan Peoples participated in four events on Wednesday to move into sixth overall in the heptathlon with 2,969 points on the first day of competition at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships in Fort Worth. The junior was the lone Frog in competition on Wednesday at the Lowdon Track and Field Complex.

Peoples, a native of Weatherford, Texas, competed in four events, which included the 200-meter dash, women's 100-meter hurdles, women's high jump and the women's shot put. The junior placed sixth overall in the women's 200 meters and 100-meter hurdles, respectively.

Emily Pearson of Colorado State goes into the final day of the heptathlon with the lead with 3,407 points.

Peoples will continue action in the heptathlon on Thursday. Start time is set for 11:30 a.m. Live stats and complete results at the conclusion of the day can be viewed at www.gofrogs.com.