Jake Sampier

Photo by: Sarah Goldblum

Class:
Sophomore
Events:
FX, V
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
John F. Kennedy
Height:
5-7
Club Team:
Flying High Sports

JUNIOR | 2023: Competed on the floor exercise at nine meets ... scored a season-best 13.550 at the MPSF Championships.

SOPHOMORE | 2022: Competed on the floor exercise at 10 meets ... posted a career-best 14.050 on the floor at the MPSF Championships ... scored a career-best 13.950 on the vault at the USAG Colllegiate Nationals team finals.

FRESHMAN | 2021: Competed on the floor exercise in two meets…recorded a career-high 13.600 in debut to win dual meet with Caifornia.

HIGH SCHOOL | CLUB TEAM: John F. Kennedy High School...member of the baseball, basketball and cross country teams...competed at the club level for Flying High Sports and Rec Center...coached by Jody Liebler...finished 11th on the floor exercise at the Junior Olympic Nationals in 2019...seven-time regional champion...16-time Illinois state champion.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jacob William Sampier...goes by Jake...son of William and Teresa Sampier...father played baseball at Eastern Michigan University...has three older siblings...majoring in economics...future plans include working in the acquisitions field...attended the Academy’s Prep School...hobbies include writing and watching sports...also loves playing video games...avid fan of the Chicago Cubs...favorite event is the floor exercise, because “I love the adrenaline from the height you get from certain skills. Tumbling is synonymous with gymnastics, and I love every second I spend tumbling”…traveled to northern Wisconsin over the summer...member of Cadet Squadron 24.