Sam Kendricks Net Worth, Bio, Height, Olympics & Girlfriend

Sam Kendricks is an American track and field athlete specialized in pole vault. Also, Kendricks is a six-times outdoor and three-times indoor national champion.

Furthermore, he is a bronze medalist at 2016 Olympics and 2017 World Championship. In 2019, Kendricks set a new American pole vault record of height 6.06m (19ft 8in).

Besides, the dream athlete has set many records, there are some interesting facts that people don’t know. To know complete about Kendricks, let’s dig into his life.

As of 2022, Sam Kendricks’s estimated net worth is roughly $5 million.

Quick Facts

Early Life, Family, & Bio

Sam Kendricks was born on September 7, 1992 to his father Scott Kendrick and mother Marni Kendrick. He was born and raised in Oxford, Mississippi.

Sam grew up with his three siblings, John, Tom, and Charli. They don’t have a sister. All of his brothers are in track and field sports but Tom and Sam are twin brothers.

He was raised in the athletics environment because his father was a track and field coach of Oxford High School. Due to competitive nature, Sam kept himself involved around the Track in early age.

In school, Sam’s father trained him with girl’s pole vault. His father’s first dream was Sam should break school record of 13’7” jump. He got full support from his family in sport activities since his childhood which make him successful in early age.

Sam’s mother is the Associate Dean of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Due to her mother and father’s effort, he grew up in creative environment thus make him grew well.

Sam Kendricks As First Lieutenant

Apart from pole vault, Sam has keen interest to provide military services for his country. He is not only representing his country on Track and field but also a First Lieutenant.

Moreover, Sam was offered a scholarship from the Marines at Ole Miss. He didn’t accept it because he was already part of Rebel Battalion (most prominent collegiate in the America.)

Sam’s staff officers helped him by providing him latitude to manage his NCAA competition schedule with military services.

Personal Life

Sam Kendricks is happily married with his long-time girlfriend Leanne Zimmer since 2017. The couple has no intend to have any children now but they might think about it in future.

The couple has build a ranch together on Sam’s parents property in Oxford, Mississippi. The property is surrounded by greenery including vegetables and towering oak trees.

Moreover, the property includes a 36” high-Velocity sports pit having a 3” top pad and a short Kanstet/Velocity Sport runway. Sam usually do practice there when is home with wife.

The property is build with courtesy of Valery Bukerev and Bruce Caldwell. He also keep the standards of UST-ESSX poles and Richey in the setup. His coach and father Scott whose priority is only to make Sam number one in all of the Championships.

Professional Career

Sam Kendricks has represented his country at national and international levels. He has won three times indoor and six times outdoor national championship. In 2009, he lead his team to the 2009 MHSAA 5A State Championship where he vaulted 5.18m (17ft 0in) and set state record.

In 2010 and 2011, Kendricks won state meet outdoors and indoors championships. In 2011, he was named the Gatorade boys’ high school track and field athlete of the year for Mississippi.

Sam Kendricks won 2013 and 2014 NCAA Championships when vaulting for the University of Mississippi. He also broke both Ole Miss Rebels records.

At 2015 Reno Pole Vault Summit, Kendricks did his personal best of 5.86m (19ft 2.5in). Due to his efforts in Reno summit, he push off the World record by 1.37m (4ft 6in).

In 2016, Kendricks set another personal best of 5.92m (19ft 5in) and won US Olympic Trails at 5.91m (19ft 4.5in). He won bronze medal at 2016 Summer Olympics.

Sam Kendricks was the 22^nd person who joined six meters club on June 24, 2017. He vaulted 6.00m (19ft 8in) and won 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships held in Sacramento, California.

On July 27, 2019, Sam Kendricks set another American pole vault record by vaulting 6.06m (19ft 11.5in). Sam got positive for Covid-19 in the Olympic Village and had to skip 2020 Summer Olympics. He is now healthy and recovered from Covid-19 and is training himself for Oregon 2022.

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Highlights

• Bronze Medalist at 2016 Olympics Games
• Gold Medalist at 2017 World Championships in London
• Gold Medalist at 2019 World Championships in Doha
• Silver Medalist at 2016 World Indoor Championships in Portland
• Silver Medalist at 2018 World Indoor Championships in Birmingham
• Finalist in Olympics Games
• 3 Times World Championships Finalist
• 1 Current NACAC Pole Vault Record Holder
• 2 Times Winner at 2017 and 2019 Diamond League Meeting
• Gold Medalist at 2018 Continental Cup in Ostrava

Net Worth Insight of Sam Kendricks

As of 2022, Sam Kendricks’s estimated net worth is $5 million. He has earned his wealth as athlete and from sponsoring brands. He has endorsement deals with different brands which bring him good money.

Kendricks has earned a lot as pole vaulter. Thus, he has been living a luxury life in his hometown Oxford.

His salary is expected to be $1 million and monthly he earns $83,333+. If we look at the weekly and daily earnings, it would be $20,833+ and $2,777 respectively.

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FAQs About Sam Kendricks

Q: Is Sam Kendricks married?

A: Sam Kendricks is married with Leanne Zimmer since 2017. Unfortunately, the couple has no intend to have any children.

Q: Did Sam test Covid positive?

A: The American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks tested Covid-19 positive which made him out of 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Matt Ludwig took Sam’s replacement.

Q: Where did Sam Kendricks go to school?

A: Kendricks went to Oxford high school where he competed as a track and field athlete. He love running but he knew pole vault is his strength, so he settled on improving it.

Q: Is Sam Kendricks in the military?

A: Apart from pole vault, Sam has keen interest to provide military services for his country. He is not only representing his country on Track and field but also a First Lieutenant. He is a U.S. Army Reservist.

Q: Where did Sam Kendricks go to college?

A: Kendricks got admission in University of Mississippi. He later joined Army ROTC unit which he now says a really great decision.