Breanna Peabody has been named to the Hollie L. Lepley Hall of Honor class of 2020. Peabody was a member of the Oakland women's track and field team from 2009-13.

In 2013, Peabody became the first hurdler from Oakland to qualify for the NCAA postseason where she placed 31st at the NCAA Preliminary Championships.

The four-time all conference honoree holds the school record in the 400m hurdles (59.29) and sits second in the 60m hurdles (8.48).

During her senior campaign Peabody tallied seven top-three finishes in outdoor competition, and ended her career breaking six records throughout her tenure. 

What does being inducted to the Hall of Honor mean to you?
There are a few words that induction means to me but to narrow it down it would be and diversity and leadership. Diversity in sports recognize individual and team differences in the skills and value each athlete has, as well as attitude. To be a leader, one has to be ambitious and to be able to inspire others to be the best they can. This is what induction means to me.

What is your favorite Oakland memory?
My favorite Oakland University memory would have to be my senior year when I qualified for the Division 1 Preliminary Round Championship for the 400m hurdles.

What does your sport mean to you?
Track and Field has been a passion of mine since I started my career with it in 7th grade. From that point forward, I grew a love for the sport every year. Track is not only an individual sport, but a team sport as well. Athletes have to support and guide one another through practices, track meets, team bonding, leadership and academics.
 

What did you do after your Oakland experience?
After my Oakland experience, I was offered a position as an assistant track coach by Paul Rice. I coached track and field for 3 years at Oakland University. Soon after that, I continued my coaching career in personal training children and adults with special needs at a gym called Inclusively Fit. Training and fitness has always been a huge passion of mine and love being able to help my clients get stronger and meet their physical goals. I also work part time for my family's business and have been doing that for about 10 years.

This year's induction ceremony will take place on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac. The event is open to the public, and those interested in attending can register here.