Official Site of the Mountaineers · Feb 5, 2021
Black History Month - Peighton Simmons
In recognition of Black History Month, App State Athletics is featuring different student-athletes and the people that came before them that made them who they are today. Today's feature is on Peighton Simmons, a senior on the track & field team.
Who was your role model growing up?
Growing up, my role model was Florence Griffith Joyner. From Flo-Jo, I learned that women in sports can appear to be dainty, can do their makeup, can have their nails all while blazing down the track and past their competitors. Because of Flo-Jo, I hold the mentality that "when you look good, you compete good." My hair is always done, my makeup is always on point, and my nails are always fresh for EVERY track meet.