Coach Cianelli emphasizes that the real winners in this venture are the student-athletes

The Olympic bronze medalist's life has been a whirlwind since returning from Rio, but she squeezed in a visit to Blacksburg - a place close to her heart

New throws area to be added, plus additional space to benefit multiple teams

Multiple sports to benefit from today's decision

All-American Marcel Lomnicky represented Slovakia to place fifth overall in Rio

Former Tech track star became the first Hokie to claim an Olympic medal since Bimbo Coles in 1988

Marcel Lomnicky placed 10th overall and will represent Slovakia in the hammer throw final

The 100-meter hurdles semifinal round is set for Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.

Tech rising sophomore set a school record in the pole vault

Eszter Bajnok will compete in the long and triple jumps at Tech this season

Deakin Volz advanced to the pole vault final at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships

Also, several incoming recruits excelled at the high school level earlier this summer

Castlin finished second in the finals of the 100-meter hurdles and is headed to Rio

Tech duo will compete in respective events in hopes of qualifying for the U.S. Olympic squad

Local product Mikayla Richardson will join the Tech squad this fall