1. Samuel Hathorn Kendricks was born on September 7,1992 and is an American pole vaulter.
11 Facts About Sam Kendricks
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Sam Kendricks is a three-time indoor and six-time outdoor national champion, the 2016 Olympics bronze and 2024 Olympics silver medalist, and the 2017 and 2019 World Champion.
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In 2019, Kendricks set the American pole vault record at 6.06 m, tying him with Steve Hooker for fourth all time.
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Sam Kendricks later won the gold medal at the World Championships in Doha.
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Sam Kendricks vaulted for Oxford High School in his hometown of Oxford, Mississippi, leading his team to the 2009 MHSAA 5A State Championship.
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Sam Kendricks won the state meet outdoors in 2010 and 2011, and indoors in 2011.
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Sam Kendricks broke both Ole Miss Rebels pole vault records as a freshman.
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Sam Kendricks announced that he would be turning pro in 2014.
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Sam Kendricks garnered attention during the Olympics when he stopped mid run during a pole vault attempt to stand at attention while "The Star-Spangled Banner" was played.
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Sam Kendricks is the son of Scott and Marni Sam Kendricks; his father is one of his coaches.
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On December 29,2017, Sam Kendricks married Leanne Zimmer in Oxford, MS.