Texas A&M Inks State’s No. 3 800m Prospect
Nov 12, 2020 | Track and Field
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M men’s track & field program and head coach Pat Henry announced the signing of defending UIL 6A 800m state champion Robert “Sam” Whitmarsh to a National Letter of Intent.
This kid is about 6’5” and has tremendous upside. He has one of the best 800m times in the country and I think he will surprise people at the 400m. He is similar to a lot of our half-milers that we currently have and have had in the past, not only are they great 800m runners but they can run a really fine 400m.Track & Field Head Coach Pat Henry
A native of Lake Jackson, Texas, Whitmarsh is the No. 3 800m recruit in the Lone Star State, and ranks No. 19 nationally.
In 2019, Whitmarsh exploded on the track & field scene as a sophomore. He won seven of the eight 800m races entered en route to the UIL 6A Track & Field Championship with a personal best time of 1:51.73.
STATE CHAMPION!!! 1:51:73 pic.twitter.com/C213eET1rB
— Brazosport ISD Athletics (@bportisdsports) May 11, 2019
Showcasing his versatility, Whitmarsh also won seven 400m races in 2019 including the UIL 6A – District 23 Championship where he clocked a personal best time at 48.25.
As a junior, he was a UIL 6A State Cross Country Championships qualifier after finishing second at the UIL 6A – District 23 Cross Country Championship and 13th in the regional meet. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic ending his track season early, Whitmarsh swept the 400m and 800m in all three of the meets he entered.
Sam Whitmarsh was named the "Outstanding Performer" at the Walter Heintschel Relays after winning the 400 meter dash & the 800 meter run. @bportisdsports @BwoodBucs #WeAreBucs #BISDStrong pic.twitter.com/8hypd28FXi
— Brazoswood Men's Track (@BrazoswoodT) March 1, 2020
This past October, Whitmarsh claimed the 2020 UIL 6A – District 24 Cross Country Championship 5000m title with a time of 15:37.22. He finished top three in all six of the meets he entered in the fall.
Robert “Sam” Whitmarsh (Brazoswood HS/Lake Jackson, Texas)
Personal Bests:
200m – 23.11
400m – 48.25
800m – 1:51.73
Three-Mile (xc) – 15:28.11
5000m (xc) – 15:37.22
Sam, blessed & proud don't come close to expressing how excited we are! The best is yet to come! ?? @aggietfxc pic.twitter.com/5oLY47Ngmq
— Rob Whitmarsh (@RobWhitmarsh) November 12, 2020
