inside.hokiesports.com 23 In his first time competing in over a year, McClure won the pole vault with a personalbest height of 5.38m (17’7.75”) to lock up a victory for the maroon and orange. The Green, Ohio native easily trumped his previous best of 5.26m (17’ 3”) secured at last year’s ACC Championships in 2022, with the mark earning McClure bronze in his first-ever opportunity to form a stranglehold on the league. Let’s not forget about Jones’ efforts, as well. The fifth-year senior took home his second career title in the men’s shot put event with a mark of 18.67m (61’ 3”) on his second attempt of the day, with the Goodyear, Arizona product achieving First Team All-ACC honors after putting his efforts on full display. The women’s side of things certainly did not disappoint either. With the Tech women taking home its fifth-ever ACC crown and second consecutive league title in a 93-91 narrow victory over second-place Duke, there seems to be no sign of slowing down for either group as each continues to take the track year in and year out. Junior Victoria Gorlova won the triple jump for the second straight season with a leap of 13.11m (43’ 0.25”), and was also able to collect First Team All-ACC recognition after another strong showing in her time flying high. Continued on page 24 CIANELLI GORLOVA STIMMEL MAMMEL
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