The University of Mississippi Athletics
Watch Party for Sam Kendricks as He Goes for Gold
8/10/2016 | Athletics, Blog
Sam Kendricks had a decorated career competing in the pole vault while wearing the Ole Miss red and blue from 2012-14. He was a two-time NCAA champion, five-time USA champion and five-time All-American, and now he's looking to add a gold medal to his collection while wearing the USA red and blue in Rio. To qualify for the Olympics, he set an Olympic Trials record win a winning value of 5.91m/19-4.75.รย
The LOU Ole Miss Club will be hosting a watch party at Rafters Bar and Grill in Oxford to support Sam as he goes for gold on Monday, August 15. Come early at 6:15 p.m. to see a special welcome video from Sam before coverage of the pole vault kicks off at 6:35.รย You canรย RSVP here.
You can get to know Sam a little bit better by listening to his interview on Head to Head from last month. His dad, who serves as coach, also joins him on the show. Listen here.
RebsInRio.com is the go-to location for updates and information on every Rebel competing in Rio this summer.
