Olympian returns to alma mater, Roberts Wesleyan, to coach

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan University Athletics announced on Monday that Jenn Suhr, Olympic gold and silver medalist and three-time Olympian, returned to her alma mater, as the university’s assistant men’s and women’s track and field coach. She starts immediately. Suhr will oversee training and recruitment for student-athletes competing in the university’s Division II pole-vault program. She’ll coach the team alongside Chris Brhel, who will continue in his role as pole vault coach at the university.

In addition to her new role as coach, Suhr will be inducted into the Roberts Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame on Sunday, April 30.

The Fredonia native is one of the most accomplished pole vaulters in American history. Suhr lives in Riga with her husband and former coach, Rick Suhr.

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