Hempfield grad Bridget Guy becomes 3-time All-American

Paul Schofield | Friday, June 7, 2019 3:04 a.m.

Virginia redshirt senior and 2016 Hempfield grad Bridget Guy claimed her third NCAA All-American honor on Thursday at the NCAA track and field championships in Austin, Texas.

Guy clears 4.45m (14'7.25") to capture her 3rd career All-America honor in the pole vault. #gohoos #uvatfcc #ncaatf pic.twitter.com/VlZn2VUDCo

— Virginia Track & Field and Cross Country (@UVATFCC) June 7, 2019

Guy finished fourth in the women’s pole vault by clearing a season-best 14 feet, 7 1/4 inches. She missed at 14-9 1/2.

The two-time ACC champion has soared to new heights at Virginia, setting new school standards. Her best jump is 14-7 1/2.

Bridget Guy put points on the board for Virginia. Both Guy and Knight earned All-America honors during the day. #gohoos #uvatfcc https://t.co/GxzxHA7Nc1

— Virginia Track & Field and Cross Country (@UVATFCC) June 7, 2019

Guy earned first-team All-America honors. The honor is the third for Guy, who tied for fourth at the 2018 outdoor championships and finished fifth at the 2019 indoor championships.

Pole Vault | #NCAATF

Guy makes the podium with a fourth-place finish, clearing a height of 4.45m (14'7.25")! #gohoos #uvatfcc #polevault pic.twitter.com/DnahotEppO

— Virginia Track & Field and Cross Country (@UVATFCC) June 7, 2019

She was a PIAA Class AAA champion her senior season.