Wheeler takes home fourth place in NH’s 41st annual heptathlon

Emma Wheeler, a freshman at Inter-Lakes High School, took home fourth place at this year’s event held over Father's Day weekend. The heptathlon is two-day event that tests the abilities of an athlete to compete in seven events. Day one events include the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200-meter dash. Day two events consist of long jump, javelin and the 800-meter race. Wheeler scored in the top ten of all the events, beating out 30 upperclassmen and 12 freshmen athletes for the fourth-place spot. Just a freshman, her track abilities qualified her to compete in the state meet in the hurdles, triple jump and high jump. She also placed ninth in triple jump at the New England States track meet. Keep your eyes out next track season for Wheeler in her regular season specialty events: triple jump, high jump, and hurdles. (Courtesy photo)