Sam Whitmarsh
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 October 2002 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Middle-distance running |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800m: 1:45.35 (Lexington, 2025) |
Sam Whitmarsh (born 18 October 2002) is an American middle-distance runner. He won the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships over 800 metres.[1]
Early life
[edit]From Lake Jackson, Texas, he attended Brazoswood High School in Texas, graduating in 2021 and left with the Brazoswood record for both the 800 metres and 400 metres. He was a keen basketball player in his youth, alongside athletics.[2]
Career
[edit]Competing for Texas A&M University, he was SEC Champion over 800 metres in 2024, both indoors and outdoors, and was runner-up at the 2024 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. In June 2024, he signed a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) contract with Brooks Running.[3]
Whitmarsh ran 1:44.46 for the 800 metres at the Battle on the Bayou meet on 30 March 2025, a performance which moved him into seventh place on the all-time collegiate list.[4] In June 2025, he also won the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships 800 metres title, in his final race at the collegiate level, leading from the front with 200 metres to go.[5][6][7] His effort helped the Texas Aggies to a share of the overall team title.[8][9]
Personal life
[edit]In 2022, Whitmarsh was diagnosed with the heart condition Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sam Whitmarsh". World Athletics. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Williamson, Ernie (Jun 11, 2024). "Brazoswood grad overcomes heart problems to try out for Paris Olympics". brazoriacountybulletin.com. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "Sam Whitmarsh Signs NIL Deal With Brooks Running". Runnerspace. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Get To Know Texas A&M's Sam Whitmarsh And Why He's A Contender For Team USA's 800m Squad". Citiusmag.com. 19 April 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Nelson, Matt (13 June 2025). "Tapiwanashe Makarawu speeds to shocking victory at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships". Olympics.com. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Shaw, Tyler (10 June 2025). "Aggies have eyes on national title in Eugene". kbtx.com. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Gault, Jonathan; Johnson, Robert; Johnson, Weldon (June 14, 2025). "NCAA Men: Nathan Green Golden, Corrigan & Whitmarsh Get Crowns, Musau Repeats". LetsRun. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Texas A&M Enjoys A Day Worth Remembering And A Share Of Men's Title At NCAA Championships". Runnerspace. 14 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Nathaniel, Makarawu and Mullings shine at NCAA Championships". World Athletics. 14 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.