Friday, January 17, 2020

Olympic Dreams

Former UVA pole vaulter and three-time All-American Bridget Guy is focused on making the U.S. Olympic team. With the help Virginia assistant men’s and women’s track and field coach, Mario Wilson, she is training six days a week, working towards her goal of qualifying  for the Olympics in Tokyo later this year. Read all about her in this story from UVA Today.

Hoos in the Pros

@UVAMensSoccer’s Henry Kessler was drafted last week as the No. 6 pick in the MLS draft by the New England Revolution. The Boston Globe‘s Frank Dell’Apa takes a look at Kessler’s career and why he is a good fit with his new team and head coach Bruce Arena. The club itself posted this article about why they picked Kessler, including the center back’s thoughts about being drafted.