Sam Quek is a successful former English field hockey player and current television presenter, known for his role as a defender for both England and England.
She has achieved significant recognition in time Rio Olympics 2016where she was a member of the British women’s hockey team that won the gold medal—a historic achievement as it marked Great Britain’s first gold medal in women’s hockey.
After his sports career, Quek turned to television, appearing on popular shows in the UK such as I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and then became captain A question about sports.
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- Full name: Samantha Ann Quek
- Date of birth: October 18, 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Liverpool, England
- Nationality: English
- Occupation: Former hockey player, TV presenter
- Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.62 m)
- Parents: Marilyn Quek (née Higgins), Albert Quek
- Siblings: Twin brother, Shaun Quek; sister, Maxine
- Spouse: Tom Mairs
- Children: Molly Doris Mairs, Isaac Mairs
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Mixed (English and Singaporean)
- Net worth: £5 million
Early life and education
Samantha Ann Quek was born on October 18, 1988IN Liverpool, Englandand now is 36 years old. She grew up in a culturally diverse family with an English mother, Marilyn, and a Singaporean Chinese father, Albert.
Along with her twin brother Shaun and sister Maxine, Quek was raised in a sports-oriented environment, which would later shape her sports career.
She attended local schools in Liverpool and eventually moved Wirral Peninsula during her childhood. Quek continued his studies at Leeds City Universitywhere she pursued sports and exercise science, laying a solid foundation for her future sports career.
Personal life
Sam Quek married real estate businessman Tom Mairs, whom she met in Liverpool 2014. The couple quickly connected, sharing common values and goals and were married that year 2018. Together, they have two children: daughter Molly, born in May 2021and son Isaac, born in 2022.
Quek is open about her family life, often sharing glimpses on social media and expressing the joy she finds in balancing her career with motherhood. Her husband, Tom, is known for his appearance Secret millionaireis a successful businessman who is the driving force behind Quek’s busy professional life.
Career
Quek’s sports career began in England and the United Kingdom national field hockey team, where she debuted as a defender. She has achieved 125 international caps and contributed to the team’s historic achievements, incl silver medal in European Championship 2013 and another one at 2014 Commonwealth Games. The highlight of her career came with Olympic gold medal 2016 in Rioa monumental moment for British sport.
After retiring from hockey, Quek became a familiar face on television. She appeared on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!Formerly captain of the BBC A question about sportsand stored Morning live. She also regularly presents sporting events, covering football, rugby and the Olympics for major networks such as the BBC.
prize
- Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Gold Medal (GB Team Women’s Hockey)
- Silver medal at the 2013 European Championship
- Silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), 2017, for services to hockey
Net worth
Sam Quek has an estimated net worth of approx 5 million pounds. Her wealth was gained through her successful hockey career, television appearances, and endorsement deals after she transitioned into media.
Social Media
- Instagram: @samquek13
- Twitter: @SamanthaQuek
Cinema
- I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2016)
- Serious to dance (2024)
Book
- Snarl: A Celebration of Great Women in Sports (2024)
