Sam Kendricks is an American pole vaulter and also a United States Army Reserve. He turned professional in 2014 after winning the NCAA Championships for the University of Mississippi. Kendricks has won medals at World Championships, with two golds and two silvers. He won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the men's pole vault event. Unfortunately, he was withdrawn from the 2020 Summer Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. As of now, Sam is all set to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. This will be his second Olympic appearance. Sam is the son of Scott and Marni Kendricks. He grew up in Oxford, Mississippi, U.S.
Who are the parents of Sam Kendricks?
Sam was born on 7th September, 1992, to Scott and Marni Kendricks. He grew up with his three siblings Tom, Charli, and John Scott. He belongs to an athletic family as all of the siblings compete in track and field. His brother John Scott broke Sam’s record of 17 ft 0 in (5.18 m) at school in 2023. Scott coached Sam when he was 13 for track and field at Oxford High School. In 2006, girls were allowed to compete in pole vaulting in Mississippi. Scott coached Sam with the girls' pole vaulting team.
Their goal was to break the school record of 13 feet and 7 inches. Scott had been a pole vaulter in high school, but his school had limited equipment. He studied the sport carefully and provided his athletes with all the equipment they needed.
He was influenced by Wladyslaw 'Wally' Kozakiewicz, a Polish pole vaulter who won gold and set world records at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.
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Who is Sam Kendricks’ father?
Sam’s father is Scott Kendricks. Scott Kendricks is a former Marine pilot and a track and field coach. Scott also worked as DUI Enforcement at Oxford Police from 1994 to 1996 and Farrier at Grey Horse Forge. Scott enjoys horse riding.
Who is Sam Kendricks’ mother?
Sam Kendricks' mother is Marni Kendricks. She is the Associate Dean of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. She praises her husband Scott's coaching, saying, "Scott is an underestimated, incredible, expert coach who would have a Ph.D in pole vault if there were such a thing."
What is the nationality of Sam Kendricks’ parents?
Sam’s parents Marni and Scott Kendricks are American citizens. They are the natives of Oxford, Mississippi, U.S.
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FAQ's On Sam Kendricks Parents
A.Sam Kendricks is a first lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve
A. Saam Kendricks is 31 years old as of 2024.
A.He grew up in Oceanside, California, U.S.
A.Kendricks has won medals at World Championships, with two golds and two silvers. He won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics
