Sam Quek’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Husband, Boyfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History
Siblings
Sam Quek has a twin brother. The family moved from Liverpool to the suburb of West Derby when she was about a month old and later to the Wirral Peninsula when she was five.
Parents
Sam’s parents are Marilyn Quek (née Higgins) and Albert Quek. Her father is of Singaporean Chinese descent, while her mother is English.
Husband
Sam Quek is married to Tom Mairs, a property developer. Tom is known for his appearance on the reality show “Secret Millionaire” in 2010. The couple met in a Liverpool bar and have been together for several years before getting married in 20182.
Kids
Sam and Tom have two children:
- Molly Doris Mairs: Born in March 2021.
- Isaac Gregory Mairs: Born in March 2022.
Other Family
Details about other family members are not widely publicized, but Sam often shares moments with her immediate family on social media, showcasing their close-knit relationships.
Dating History
Before marrying Tom Mairs, there are no widely known or publicized details about Sam Quek’s dating history. She has kept her personal relationships relatively private.
Personal Life
Sam Quek was born on October 18, 1988, in Liverpool, England. She attended Birkenhead High School and later went on to study at Calday Grange Grammar School. She pursued higher education at Leeds Metropolitan University, where she also earned a degree in Sports Science.
Field Hockey Career
Sam Quek’s field hockey career began at a young age. She played for local clubs before making her way into the national team. Her dedication and skill quickly earned her a spot on the England and Great Britain teams. Some highlights of her career include:
- 2012: She was part of the England team that won a bronze medal at the Champions Trophy in Argentina.
- Also 2014: She won silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- 2015: She was part of the England team that won gold at the European Championships in London.
- 2016: The pinnacle of her career came when she won gold with the Great Britain team at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Post-Hockey Career
After retiring from professional field hockey, Sam Quek transitioned into television and media. She has become a well-known television personality, presenting and appearing on various shows:
- Sports Presenter: She has presented American football on the BBC, rugby union on Channel 5, field hockey on BT Sport, and also football for Channel 4 and LFC TV.
- Reality TV: Sam has participated in several reality TV shows, including “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” where she finished in fourth place in 2016, and “Celebrity Masterchef” where she reached the final three in 2020.
