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Samuel Hathorn Kendricks (born September 7, 1992) is an American pole vaulter.[1] He is a three-time indoor and six-time outdoor national champion (2014–2019), the 2016 Olympics bronze[3][4] and 2024 Olympics silver medalist, and the 2017 and 2019 World Champion. In 2019, Kendricks set the American pole vault record at 6.06 m,[5][6] tying him with Steve Hooker for sixth all time. He later won the gold medal at the World Championships in Doha.

Key Information

Early life

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Kendricks vaulted for Oxford High School in his hometown of Oxford, Mississippi, leading his team to the 2009 MHSAA 5A State Championship. He vaulted 17 ft 0 in (5.18 m) to set the then-state record, later broken in 2023 by his brother John Scott with a vault of 17 ft 1 in (5.2 m).[7] Sam won the state meet outdoors in 2010 and 2011, and indoors in 2011. He also lettered in cross country and soccer. In 2011, he was named the Gatorade boys' high school track and field athlete of the year for Mississippi.[8]

NCAA

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While vaulting for the University of Mississippi, Kendricks won the 2013 and 2014 NCAA Championships.[8] He broke both Ole Miss Rebels pole vault records as a freshman.[9] Kendricks announced that he would be turning pro in 2014.[10]

Professional

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2015

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Kendricks set his personal best of 5.86 m (19 ft 2+1⁄2 in) at the indoor 2015 Reno Pole Vault Summit. Kendrick uses a hand hold at 15 ft 5 in (4.69 m) and from his performance in Reno claims the "Push-off" World Record at 4 ft 6 in (1.37 m).[11][12] He won the men's pole vault at 2015 US Outdoor Championships in 5.75 m (18 ft 10+1⁄4 in).[13] He won the prelims of the 2015 World Championships in Athletics – Men's pole vault and finished 9th in 5.65 m (18 ft 6+1⁄4 in).

2016

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After setting a personal best outdoors at the IAAF World Challenge in Beijing, at 5.92 m (19 ft 5 in) Kendricks won the US Olympic Trials at 5.91 m (19 ft 4+1⁄2 in). At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal.[14] Kendricks also 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.[15]

2017

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Kendricks celebrates winning the 2017 World Championship title in London, England, UK.

On June 24, 2017, Kendricks became the 22nd person to join the six meters club by vaulting exactly 6.00 m (19 ft 8 in) while winning the 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, California.

2019

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On July 27, 2019, Kendricks set the American pole vault record by jumping 6.06 m.[5][6]

2021

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Kendricks placed second in the US Olympic trials at 5.91 m (19 ft 4+3⁄4 in) tied with KC Lightfoot, however, he was tested positive for COVID-19 in the Olympic Village, and had to withdraw from the 2020 Summer Olympics as a result, missing the pole vault competition.[16]

2024

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Leading up to the 2024 U.S. Olympic trials final Kendricks stated that he might be inclined to forgo the 2024 Olympics after his "bitter" experience from Tokyo 2020 when he claimed that his positive COVID-19 test had been a false positive and the USOC had done nothing to fight on his behalf.[17] On June 23, 2024, he won his 7th outdoor (11th overall) U.S. National Pole Vault championship by clearing 5.92 m (19 ft 5 in) and earned an automatic bid for the Olympics.[18] Shortly after the competition was over he confirmed that he would be going to Paris after all.[19] In the 2024 Olympic Men's Pole Vault final he claimed the Silver Medal for Team USA by clearing a height of 5.95 m (19 ft 6+1⁄4 in).[20][21] He was bested by Armand "Mondo" Duplantis who set a new world record at 6.25 m (20 ft 6 in).[20]

Personal life

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Kendricks is the son of Scott and Marni Kendricks; his father is also one of his coaches. He has a twin brother, Tom.[22]

On December 29, 2017, Kendricks married Leanne Zimmer in Oxford, Mississippi.[citation needed]

As of 2024, Kendricks is a member of the United States Army Reserve.[22]

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  United States
2013 Summer Universiade Kazan, Russia 1st 5.60
2015 World Championships Beijing, China 9th 5.65
2016 World Indoor Championships Portland, Oregon 2nd 5.80
Summer Olympics Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 3rd 5.85
2017 World Championships London, United Kingdom 1st 5.95
DécaNation Angers, France 1st 5.75
2018 World Indoor Championships Birmingham, United Kingdom 2nd 5.85
2019 World Championships Doha, Qatar 1st 5.97
2024 World Indoor Championships Glasgow, United Kingdom 2nd 5.90
Summer Olympics Paris, France 2nd 5.95
2025 World Indoor Championships Nanjing, China 3rd 5.90
World Championships Tokyo, Japan 4th 5.95

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Sam Kendricks (born September 7, 1992) is an American pole vaulter and officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. He has earned Olympic medals, including bronze at the 2016 Rio Games and silver at the 2024 Games, alongside two world championship golds in 2017 and 2019. Kendricks holds the American outdoor pole vault record of 6.06 meters, achieved in 2019. From his hometown of , Kendricks was introduced to the sport by his father, Scott, who served as his coach throughout his career. At the , he captured two NCAA outdoor titles in 2013 and 2014. Domestically, he has won six outdoor and three indoor U.S. national championships. Internationally, Kendricks added world championship silvers in 2016 and 2018 to his medal tally, establishing himself as one of the top performers in the event. Kendricks' military commitment complements his athletic endeavors, having enlisted in the Army Reserve after graduating from Ole Miss through ROTC. During the 2016 Rio Olympics, he demonstrated by halting a practice vault to stand at attention for the U.S. , drawing attention amid broader discussions on protests. His reflects disciplined training and service-oriented values, with resilience shown in overcoming a disqualification from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to medal again in .

Early Life

Family Background and Upbringing

Samuel Kendricks was born on September 7, 1992, in , to Scott Kendricks, a former U.S. Marine who served 10 years, and Marni Kendricks. He grew up alongside three siblings: twin brother Tom Kendricks, sister Charli Kendricks, and younger brother John Scott Kendricks. Scott Kendricks, who coached at Oxford High School for 19 years, emphasized athletic discipline in the household, guiding all four children—including Sam—to high school state championships in their events. From an early age, Sam trained under his father's tutelage, initially struggling as a "mediocre" pole vaulter before developing proficiency through persistent coaching. The family's background fostered a culture of duty and resilience, with Kendricks later citing it as formative to his values during his own enlistment. Raised in Oxford's close-knit community, he prioritized track over more popular local sports like football, immersing himself in amid a supportive dynamic where competition and coaching were routine.

Introduction to Athletics and Pole Vaulting

Sam Kendricks, born on April 7, 1992, in , developed an early interest in athletics through his family's involvement in . His father, Scott Kendricks, served as a high school track coach, which exposed Sam to various events during his youth. While initially participating in general track activities, Kendricks' specific entry into pole vaulting occurred at age 12 around 2004, prompted by Mississippi's addition of the event to high school girls' competitions. Hanging around the track while his father coached the girls' team, Kendricks tried pole vaulting on a whim, beginning his training with that group due to the lack of a boys' program at the time. Under his father's guidance as a seasoned coach, Kendricks overcame initial challenges and setbacks in technique and consistency, gradually building proficiency in the technical demands of pole vaulting, which requires explosive speed, precise timing, and upper-body strength. By high school at Oxford High School, he had progressed significantly, breaking the state pole vault record in 2009 with a clearance of 17 feet (5.18 meters). Kendricks solidified his foundation in the event by winning the state high school outdoor championships in both 2010 and 2011 during his junior and senior years, respectively, demonstrating rapid improvement from casual beginnings to competitive dominance. These early successes, rooted in familial coaching and opportunistic entry, laid the groundwork for his later collegiate and professional achievements, highlighting the role of local infrastructure changes in fostering underrepresented events like pole vaulting in certain U.S. regions.

Collegiate Career

Achievements at the University of Mississippi

Kendricks enrolled at the (Ole Miss) in 2011 and competed for the Rebels track and field team through his junior year in 2014, specializing in the pole vault. As a freshman in 2012, he established new school records in both the indoor event at 5.50 meters (18 feet 0.5 inches) and the outdoor event at 5.53 meters (18 feet 1.75 inches), earning All-SEC honors and qualifying for NCAA regionals. These marks surpassed previous Ole Miss benchmarks and marked him as a rising talent in collegiate pole vaulting. During his sophomore year in 2013, Kendricks achieved a breakthrough by clearing 5.72 meters (18 feet 9.25 inches) to win the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 5, securing Ole Miss's first national title in the event since 1987. This performance represented the highest NCAA pole vault clearance since 1998 and ranked as the fifth-best in collegiate history at the time. He also earned All-America honors in both indoor and outdoor seasons, contributing to his accumulation of five career All-America recognitions. In 2014, as a junior, Kendricks dominated SEC competition by winning both the indoor title (clearing 5.60 meters) and outdoor title (5.64 meters), becoming a two-time SEC champion overall. He defended his NCAA Outdoor title on June 11, vaulting 5.70 meters (18 feet 8.25 inches) for the victory. That season, he further elevated Ole Miss records to indoor 5.70 meters (18 feet 8.25 inches) and outdoor 5.81 meters (19 feet 0.75 inches), heights that stood as program standards upon his departure to pursue professional athletics in 2014. His collegiate tenure yielded two NCAA championships, solidifying his status as one of the most accomplished pole vaulters in Rebels history.

Military Service

Enlistment and Concurrent Athletic Pursuits

Kendricks joined the ROTC program during his time at the , completing advanced training in July 2014 immediately after securing the USA Outdoor Championships title. This ROTC participation culminated in his commissioning as a in the U.S. Reserve upon graduation that year. The part-time nature of Army Reserve service allowed Kendricks to balance military obligations with intensive athletic training and competition. In July 2016, as a , he won the U.S. Olympic Trials with a trials-record clearance of 5.91 meters (19 feet 4.75 inches), earning selection for the Rio Olympics. There, he claimed with a 5.85-meter (19-foot 2.25-inch) vault on August 15, 2016, marking the first U.S. men's Olympic since 2004. Following the Games, Kendricks reported for the Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Lee, Virginia, in October 2016, transitioning more fully into military duties while crediting Reserve discipline for enhancing his athletic performance. This dual commitment persisted, enabling him to maintain elite-level vaulting— including gold in 2017—alongside periodic Reserve training and deployments, such as his assignment to the 655th Transportation Company in .

Professional Career

Early Success and Olympic Debut (2014–2016)

Following his collegiate achievements, Kendricks transitioned to professional competition by winning the 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships pole vault title on June 29 in , clearing 5.75 meters (18 feet 10.25 inches) for his first senior national championship. This victory marked his emergence on the senior circuit after turning professional later that year. In 2015, Kendricks defended his USA Outdoor Championships title with another clearance at 5.75 meters, solidifying his dominance domestically. He also set an indoor personal best of 5.86 meters (19 feet 2.5 inches) at the Reno Pole Vault Summit, earning recognition for his technical proficiency using shorter poles. Internationally, he placed ninth at the 2015 World Championships in , gaining experience against top global vaulters. Kendricks qualified for his Olympic debut by winning the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials on July 4 in , clearing 5.91 meters (19 feet 4.75 inches) to set a trials record. At the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, he advanced through qualification with a perfect first-attempt series before securing bronze in the final on August 15 with 5.85 meters (19 feet 2.25 inches), ending a 12-year U.S. men's medal drought. During the competition, he paused his approach run to stand at attention for the U.S. national anthem, demonstrating his military discipline as an Army Reserve officer.

World Championships Dominance and American Record (2017–2019)

At the 2017 IAAF World Championships in , Sam Kendricks secured the gold medal in the men's on August 8, clearing a height of 5.95 meters on his third attempt, the only competitor to achieve that mark in the final. Poland's earned silver with 5.89 meters, while France's took bronze at the same height. This victory marked Kendricks' first world outdoor title, elevating him to the top of the event's global standings for the year. In 2018, Kendricks maintained his competitive edge by winning silver at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham on March 3, clearing 5.80 meters, and securing his fifth consecutive USA Outdoor Championships title on June 23 with a clearance of 5.80 meters. These performances underscored his consistency amid a period without outdoor world championships, as he continued to rank among the world's elite vaulters. Kendricks elevated his career in by setting a new American outdoor record of 6.06 meters on July 27 at the USA Outdoor Championships in , surpassing the previous mark and ranking as the second-highest outdoor vault globally in 25 years. Later that year, at the 2019 World Championships in , he defended his title on October 1, clearing 5.97 meters to tie Sweden's , but securing gold via superior countback after both succeeded on their third attempts. This made Kendricks the first pole vaulter to win consecutive world outdoor titles since Sergey Bubka's six straight from 1983 to 1991.

Tokyo Olympics COVID-19 Exclusion and Aftermath (2020–2021)

Sam Kendricks arrived in as a leading contender for the men's , having won silver at the 2019 World Championships in with a clearance of 5.97 meters and holding the American record of 6.06 meters set in . On July 28, 2021, he tested positive for under the strict protocols enforced by the (IOC) and 2020 organizers, which mandated exclusion for any positive result regardless of symptoms. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) confirmed the result, stating Kendricks was ineligible to compete and would be isolated in accordance with health guidelines. The positive test occurred amid heightened pandemic measures, including daily testing for athletes in the , with Japan's zero-tolerance approach prioritizing containment over individual appeals. Kendricks reported no symptoms, and his publicly questioned the test's accuracy, asserting he was not ill and expressing frustration with the disqualification . Mississippi Senator , representing Kendricks' home state, urged the IOC on July 29, , to allow competition despite the result, arguing the single test—amid thousands administered daily—might be a false positive and criticizing as "rigid and totally unfair" without retesting provisions. The IOC and organizers upheld the exclusion, citing imperatives during the Games, which proceeded under a near-empty stadium policy and with over 400 athlete cases reported by August . Following the disqualification, Kendricks entered a 10-day isolation period in , missing the pole vault qualification on July 30 and final on August 3, where of won gold with 6.02 meters. No immediate retest or appeal succeeded, and he departed after without further competition that season. The incident drew attention to the broader challenges of protocols, which sidelined other athletes like U.S. gymnast , but Kendricks' case highlighted tensions between elite performance expectations and enforced isolation policies amid debates over testing reliability in low-prevalence environments. By late 2021, Kendricks focused on recovery and training, forgoing major events to regroup, with no public confirmation of reinfection or long-term health effects from the episode.

Recovery, Resilience, and Paris Olympics Silver Medal (2022–2024)

Following his exclusion from the Tokyo Olympics due to a positive COVID-19 test on August 2, 2021, despite feeling asymptomatic and healthy, Kendricks entered a period of emotional recovery, describing himself as still "broken" from the experience even in 2024. The mandatory quarantine prevented his participation in the pole vault final, where he had qualified with strong performances, leaving him to watch competitors from isolation. In 2022, Kendricks resumed competition, achieving clearances such as 5.71 meters indoors at the ISTAF Indoor in on February 20. He did not start in the U.S. Championships final that , possibly due to strategic rest or minor setbacks, but maintained training amid ongoing mental processing of the Tokyo ordeal. By 2023, he demonstrated resilience with a 5.82-meter win at the Ed Murphey Classic on August 4, signaling a return to competitive form. Entering 2024, Kendricks captured his 11th U.S. outdoor title and first in five years at the Olympic Trials in Eugene on June 23, clearing 5.92 meters to secure his third consecutive Olympic berth, though he briefly considered declining due to lingering Tokyo resentment before accepting. At the Paris Olympics on August 5, Kendricks earned silver in the men's pole vault final at Stade de France, clearing a season-best 5.95 meters on his first attempt to surpass Greece's Emmanouil Karalis (5.90 meters), while Sweden's Armand Duplantis took gold with a world-record 6.25 meters. During the event, his spikes punctured his hand, causing bleeding, yet he persevered without interruption, exemplifying physical and mental toughness. This medal, adding to his 2016 Rio bronze, underscored his rebound from adversity.

Recent Competitions and Ongoing Career (2025 Onward)

In the 2025 outdoor season, Kendricks opened with a fourth-place finish at the on June 12, clearing 5.70 meters amid growing competition in the event. He followed with a season-best performance of 5.95 meters for fourth place at the (Meeting Herculis) on July 11, demonstrating resilience against dominant vaulters like . At the Outdoor Championships in , in August, Kendricks secured bronze with a clearance of 5.80 meters, qualifying him for the World Championships while highlighting emerging domestic talent. He placed fifth at the on August 19, clearing 5.75 meters in a field led by Duplantis. Kendricks advanced through qualification at the in on September 13, clearing 5.75 meters to reach the final. In the final on September 15, he achieved 5.95 meters for fourth place, edged out for bronze by Australia's Kurtis Marschall on countback criteria despite matching heights; Duplantis set a of 6.30 meters for gold. As of October 2025, Kendricks maintains an active professional career, balancing competitions with his U.S. Reserve commitments, with no announced retirement and focus on refining technique against international rivals.

Personal Life

Family, Marriage, and Faith

Sam Kendricks was born on September 7, 1992, in , to parents Scott and Marni Kendricks. His , Scott, served as his high school track coach at Oxford High School, where he emphasized discipline and athletics from a young age alongside Kendricks' fraternal twin brother, Tom. Kendricks grew up with three siblings: twin brother Tom, who briefly competed in pole vaulting before pursuing engineering; sister Charli; and younger brother John Scott, who also participated in at the . Kendricks married Leanne Zimmer, a former middle-distance runner at the who specialized in the 800-meter event, on December 29, 2017. Zimmer, born on October 16, 1995, competed in during her time at Ole Miss, overlapping with Kendricks' own collegiate career there. Kendricks is a devout Christian and active member of First Church in , where his faith has been described by church leaders as integral to his character and decision-making. His religious convictions have publicly influenced aspects of his life, including representations of faith during international competitions.

Patriotism and Public Stance

During the 2016 Rio Olympics, Kendricks, then a in the U.S. Army Reserve, demonstrated his by abruptly halting mid-run during a qualifying attempt upon hearing the U.S. playing for another athlete's ceremony. He dropped his pole, stood at attention, and saluted until the anthem concluded, prioritizing national respect over his competition momentum. This instinctive action, captured on video, drew widespread acclaim for embodying military discipline and devotion to country, after which he cleared subsequent heights to secure a . Kendricks has consistently expressed pride in representing the in dual capacities as both a and an Olympian. In interviews, he emphasized the support from his military unit, stating it allowed him to pursue while honoring his service obligations, and affirmed his commitment to "represent the Americans on two fronts." Following his exclusion from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to a positive test on July 28, 2021, he publicly voiced unwavering support for Team USA, declaring, "My Team USA, you're my team, I'll always be rooting for the red, white and blue," and encouraged his fellow pole vaulters. His public stance reflects a traditional Southern upbringing in , where values of duty, faith, and national loyalty are prominent, without recorded involvement in athlete-led protests against the anthem or flag during his career. Kendricks has not issued statements aligning with broader cultural debates on in sports, instead letting actions like the Rio incident underscore his unreserved allegiance to American symbols and institutions.

Records, Honors, and Legacy

Personal Bests and National Records

Sam Kendricks holds the American outdoor record with a clearance of 6.06 meters (19 feet 10½ inches), achieved on July 27, 2019, during the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in . This performance, which ranks as the second-highest outdoor mark in history behind Sergey Bubka's 6.14 meters, has not been surpassed by any American vaulter as of October 2025. His indoor personal best, also the American indoor record, stands at 6.01 meters (19 feet 8¾ inches), set on February 9, 2020, at the Perche en Seine meeting in , . This mark improved upon the previous North American indoor record of 6.00 meters, shared by Jeff Hartwig and Shawn Barber, by one centimeter and remains the national standard. No subsequent indoor clearance by Kendricks or other U.S. athletes has exceeded it.
DisciplineMarkDateVenue/Location
Outdoor Pole Vault6.06 m27 July 2019Drake Stadium, Des Moines,
Indoor Pole Vault6.01 m9 February 2020,

Major Titles and Medals Summary

Sam Kendricks has earned two Olympic medals in men's : bronze at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, clearing 5.85 meters to share the podium, and silver at the 2024 Games, achieving 5.95 meters. At the (outdoor), he claimed gold medals in 2017 in (5.95 meters) and 2019 in (6.00 meters), establishing dominance in the event during that period. In , Kendricks secured silver medals in 2016 in Portland (5.80 meters) and 2018 in Birmingham, alongside a bronze in 2025 in (5.90 meters). He has also won three Diamond League finals and multiple U.S. national titles, including six outdoor championships from 2014 to 2019 and additional victories thereafter.
CompetitionYearMedalHeight (m)
Olympic Games2016Bronze5.85
Olympic Games2024Silver5.95
World Championships2017Gold5.95
World Championships2019Gold6.00
World Indoor Championships2016Silver5.80
World Indoor Championships2018Silver-
World Indoor Championships2025Bronze5.90

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