Jacob Samford
Jacob Samford
  • Height:
    6'1
  • Year:
    Fr
  • Hometown:
    Gilbert, AZ
  • High School:
    Campo Verde
  • Events:
    Sprints

Bio

Name: Jacob Allen Shea Samford

Height: 6’ 1”

Hometown: Gilbert, AZ

High School: Campo Verde High School

Track and Field Background:

PRs: 10.84 100m, 6.91 60m, 21.52 200m, 48.62 400m

Track & Field Accomplishments: State runner up 200m, Meet of Champions 1st place 200m, Sun Angel Classic Champion 1st place 200m, Back to back Team State Champions 2018, and 2019 at Campo.

Parents: Lisa Samford, Patrick Samford

High School Coach: Ryan Freeman (Campo Verde)

Major/Study: Business

Career Goal: Financially support myself and family

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite Music: 2000s pop and rap

Favorite Quote: “All the grinding in the dark will eventually shine in the light.”

Why I Compete: I love the pressure of competition and racing. I’ve loved running since I was little. I remember I’d try to race my Dad’s truck on foot every day before he left for work. Each day I’d hang with him a little bit longer, and a little bit longer. I live for the race.