CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday (April 7) that Kendric Curry of the Virginia men's track and field team earned ACC Freshman of the Week honors after strong performance at the Virginia Grand Prix.
Kendric Curry won the men's pole vault at the Virginia Grand Prix clearing a new personal best of 5.01m/16-5.25. His mark ranks No. 9 all-time and No. 3 among freshman in program history. Curry currently sits at No. 12 and No. 3 among freshman in the ACC this season.
Vaulting to ACC Athlete of the Week honors 👏
— Virginia Track & Field and Cross Country (@UVATFCC) April 7, 2026
Congratulations to Kendric Curry on being named 𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!
📰: https://t.co/DsadTcJkKg#GoHoos pic.twitter.com/qn3EMv3bDc
Curry is the third Cavalier to earn ACC weekly honors during the outdoor season alongside Will Daley and Charlotta Sandkulla.
2026 Virginia Outdoor ACC Weekly Award Winners
| Name | Award | Date |
| Will Daley | Men's Track | March 31 |
| Charlotta Sandkulla | Women's Field | March 31 |
| Kendric Curry | Men's Freshman | April 7 |
Up Next
The Virginia men's and women's track & field teams travel to Durham, N.C. to compete at the Duke Invitational at Morris Williams Track & Field Stadium on Wednesday, April 8 through Saturday, April 11.