Sam Kendricks
Sam Kendricks is a United States jumper, born on September 7, 1992. He competes primarily in the PV.
His personal bests include 6.06 in the PV. He has earned 39 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 12, 2026: Pole Vault 6.06 (#6 all-time), 2026 season best 5.95 (Jul 18, 2026, IFU Arena, Uppsala (SWE) (i)) · Last competition: Allianz Memorial van Damme, Sep 4, 2026, 5.72 · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold · 34 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| World Championships | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PV | 5.95 | - | Jul 18, 2026 | ↓ | Novuna London Athletics Meet |
| 2025 | PV | 5.95 | - | Sep 15, 2025 | ↓ | World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 2024 | PV | 6.01 | - | Sep 1, 2024 | ↓ | ISTAF 2024, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
| 2023 | PV | 5.95 | - | Aug 31, 2023 | ↓ | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
| 2022 | PV | 5.71 | - | Feb 20, 2022 | ↓ | ISTAF Indoor Düsseldorf, ISS Dome, Düsseldorf (i) |
| 2021 | PV | 5.93 | - | Sep 9, 2021 | ↓ | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
| 2020 | PV | 6.02 | - | Sep 2, 2020 | ↓ | Athletissima - City Event, Place de l'Europe, Lausanne - Promotional Events |
| 2019 | PV | 6.06 | - | Jul 27, 2019 | ↓ | USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
| 2018 | PV | 5.96 | - | Jun 30, 2018 | ↓ | Meeting de Paris |
| 2017 | PV | 6.00 | - | Jun 24, 2017 | ↓ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | PV | 5.92 | - | May 18, 2016 | ↓ | National Stadium, Beijing (CHN) |
| 2015 | PV | 5.86 | - | Jan 16, 2015 | ↓ | Reno, NV (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | PV | 5.75 | - | Jun 29, 2014 | ↓ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | PV | 5.81 | - | Mar 29, 2013 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2012 | PV | 5.50 | - | May 13, 2012 | ↓ | Baton Rouge, LA (USA) |
| 2011 | PV | 5.18 | - | May 7, 2011 | ↓ | Oxford, MS (USA) |
| 2010 | PV | 4.68 | - | Jun 19, 2010 | ↓ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
2026
24 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.72 | - | Sep 4 | Allianz Memorial van Damme |
PV | 5.62 | - | Aug 30 | ISTAF 2026 |
PV | 5.80 | - | Aug 26 | Weltklasse Zürich |
PV | 5.65 | - | Aug 22 | Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial |
PV | 5.81 | - | Aug 20 | Athletissima Lausanne |
PV | 5.82 | - | Jul 23 | USA Championships |
PV | 5.95 | - | Jul 18 | Novuna London Athletics Meet |
PV | 5.80 | - | Jul 14 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix |
PV | 5.73 | - | Jun 28 | Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline |
PV | 5.72 | - | Jun 23 | 21. NetAachen Domspringen |
PV | 5.82 | - | Jun 19 | Doha Meeting |
PV | 5.72 | - | Jun 10 | Oslo Bislett Games |
PV | 5.60 | - | Jun 7 | BAUHAUS-Galan |
PV | 5.60 | - | Jun 3 | Paavo Nurmi Games |
PV | 5.70 | - | May 16 | Wanda Diamond League |
PV | 5.47 | - | Apr 24 | 116th Drake Relays |
PV | 5.90 | - | Mar 12 | Mondo Classic |
PV | 5.70 | - | Mar 7 | Perche Elite Tour |
PV | 5.80 | - | Feb 22 | All Star Perche |
PV | 5.60 | - | Feb 19 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF |
PV | 5.65 | - | Jan 30 | Perch'Xtrem |
PV | 5.77 | - | Jan 28 | International Jump-Meeting Cottbus |
PV | 5.70 | - | Jan 24 | ISTAF Indoor Düsseldorf |
PV | 5.60 | - | Jan 16 | UCS Spirit National Pole Vault Summit |
2025
25 performances2024
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.82 | - | Sep 13 | Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
Honours
World Athletics Indoor Championships
Pole Vault
World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025
Pole Vault
The XXXIII Olympic Games
Pole Vault
U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Pole Vault
World Athletics Indoor Championships
Pole Vault
USA Indoor Championships
Pole Vault
Müller Grand Prix Gateshead
Pole Vault
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
Pole Vault
USA Championships
Pole Vault
Meeting de Paris
Pole Vault
Oslo Bislett Games
Pole Vault
BAUHAUS-galan
Pole Vault
IAAF Diamond League
Pole Vault
Weltklasse Zürich
Pole Vault
Weltklasse Zürich
Pole Vault
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
Pole Vault
IAAF Continental Cup
Pole Vault
IAAF World Indoor Championships
Pole Vault
Des Moines USA Championships
Pole Vault
Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat
Pole Vault
London Müller Anniversary Games
Pole Vault
Meeting de Paris
Pole Vault
Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea
Pole Vault
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
Pole Vault
Weltklasse Zürich
Pole Vault
Athletissima Lausanne
Pole Vault
Meeting de Paris
Pole Vault
Shanghai IAAF Diamond League
Pole Vault
USA Championships
Pole Vault
US Indoor Championships
Pole Vault
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
Pole Vault
Weltklasse Zürich
Pole Vault
Weltklasse Zürich
Pole Vault
The XXXI Olympic Games
Pole Vault
Weltklasse Zürich
Pole Vault
Shanghai Golden Grand Prix
Pole Vault
Athletissima Lausanne
Pole Vault
IAAF World Indoor Championships
Pole Vault
USA Indoor Championships
Pole Vault
Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials
Pole Vault
US Indoor Championships
Pole Vault
Eugene USA Championships
Pole Vault
Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
Pole Vault
USA Championships
Pole Vault
Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
Pole Vault
Universiade
Pole Vault
Frequently asked questions
What is Sam Kendricks's Pole Vault personal best?
Sam Kendricks's Pole Vault personal best is 6.06, set on Jul 27, 2019 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA), #6 on the all-time list.
Which events does Sam Kendricks compete in?
Sam Kendricks competes in the Pole Vault.
How did Sam Kendricks perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 5.95, set on Jul 18, 2026 in IFU Arena, Uppsala (SWE) (i). Last competition: Allianz Memorial van Damme on Sep 4, 2026, 5.72.
How many medals has Sam Kendricks won?
Sam Kendricks has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.