2020-21 Track and Field Roster
Roster
Hjelmar, Samantha

Samantha Hjelmar
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Position:
- High Jump
- Hometown:
- Glenville, NY
- High School:
- Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
- Major:
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, DPT
Bio
COLLEGE CAREER BESTS:
High Jump: 1.70m/5'7.00"
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
2016-2017: Competed at MAC T&F Indoor and Outdoor Championshps
2017-2018: competed at MAC T&F Indoor and outdoor Championships,
2018-2019: Set personal best of 1.70m/5'7" at the Akron Invite, competed at the MAC Championships.
2019-2020: Redshirt.
BEFORE COMING TO UB:
High School Bests: High Jump/5'6.5"
High School Highlights: Seven-time medalist at NYS Championships in the High Jump, won National Emerging Elite HJ in 2014
PERSONAL……
Parents are Dave and Elsa Hjelmar, two older siblings - Brad (26) and Katie (24). She is inspired by seeing other athletes come back from injury. Favorite athlete is Erik Kynard, ruptured his non-jumping leg Achilles and is now preparing to compete for the next Olympics. Enjoys kayaking and hiking. Favorite TV Show is Sherlock. Can't live without Coffee and dark chocolate. A random Fun Fact: Traveled to Greece and ran a lap around the track where the first Olympic Games was held. Why Samantha chose UB: Chose UB because of the balance between athletics and academics.
Parents are Dave and Elsa Hjelmar, two older siblings - Brad (26) and Katie (24). She is inspired by seeing other athletes come back from injury. Favorite athlete is Erik Kynard, ruptured his non-jumping leg Achilles and is now preparing to compete for the next Olympics. Enjoys kayaking and hiking. Favorite TV Show is Sherlock. Can't live without Coffee and dark chocolate. A random Fun Fact: Traveled to Greece and ran a lap around the track where the first Olympic Games was held. Why Samantha chose UB: Chose UB because of the balance between athletics and academics.
Brittany Murchie Mulla Sports Performance Center Grand Opening
Tuesday, October 15
Coaches vs. Players: Track & Field
Friday, June 14
Take a look back at the UB Alumni Invite!
Thursday, April 25
Brandon Burke 2021 NCAA Preview
Friday, June 04