Emory University sophomore Tony Lombardo was named the University Athletic Association’s (UAA) Athlete of the Week for track and field, after breaking the school record in the pole vault at the Emory Classic last weekend.

Lombardo won the event at the meet, clearing a height of 4.60 meters to break Mark Kleinkopf’s previous school-record vault of 4.57 meters, set during the 1985 season.  The height was a tenth of a meter better than his previous personal outdoor best mark of 4.55 meters, recorded last season.

Lombardo scored 10 points for the Eagles with win in the pole vault, helping Emory finish second at the meet.  This was the second time this season he has earned the honor, after winning it on February 14^th during the indoor season.

The following members of the Emory Track & Field team have earned UAA Athlete of the Week honors this year:

Indoor:
December 6^th – Nelson Nwannunu
January 24^th – Lauren Attiah
February 14^th – Tony Lombardo
February 21^st – Mike Moserowitz

Outdoor:
March 21^st – Tess Gallegos, Ben Euwer
March 28^th – Tony Lombardo