Sam Kendricks is an American pole vaulter. Born on September 7, 1992, in Oceanside, California, Kendricks won two gold medals at the World Championship in 2017 and 2019. Raised in Oxford, Mississippi, he competed for the University of Mississippi and turned professional in 2014. Sam has represented the United States in 2016 Rio de Janeiro where he won a bronze medal in pole vaulting. He won three silver medals at the World Indoor Championships and was the winner of the Diamond League in 2017 and 2019. Sam Kendricks will be competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He secured his spot at the U.S. Olympic Trials after clearing 5.92 meters.
Sam Kendricks Nationality
Sam Kendricks is an American citizen. He represents the United States in track and field events. Kendricks has earned many awards on the International stage including a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and gold medals at the World Championships in 2017 and 2019. Apart from his athletic achievements, he serves as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve.
Sam Kendricks hometown
Sam Kendricks grew up in Oxford, Mississippi where he attended Oxford High School. Sam excelled in pole vaulting in his high school. He contributed to his team's win at the MHSAA 5A State Championship. Sam set a state record with a vault of 17 feet. Additionally, he won State Titles outdoors twice in 2010 and 2011. He also won the State Meet Indoors in 2011. Sam also competed in cross country and soccer at Oxford High School. In 2011, Sam was named the Gatorade boys' high school track and field athlete of the year for Mississippi.
After high school, Sam went to the University of Mississippi and continued pole vaulting. Sam made his name in college with his NCAA Championships in 2013 and 2014. Kendricks broke the records of both Ole Miss Rebels pole vaults during his freshman year.
Sam Kendricks birthplace
Sam Kendricks was born in Oceanside, California, U.S. on September 7, 1992. However, he grew up in Oxford, Mississippi. He attended Oxford High School and the University of Mississippi. Sam became a professional in 2014. He set a personal best of 5.86 m in 2015 and won the US Outdoor Championships the same year.
FAQ's about Sam Kendricks
A. He serves as a first lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve.
A.He is 31 years old as of 2024.
A.Sam Kendricks grew up in Oxford, Mississippi
A. After high school, Sam went to the University of Mississippi
