GAME ON
SAM QUEK'S rose to fame Team GB's hockey team when she won a gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Aside from hockey she'll also be lacing up her football boots as she's set to take part in Soccer Aid 2024.
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Where is Sam Quek from and how old is she?
Sam was born in the Wirral on Merseyside on October 18, 1988.
She attended Birkenhead High School and Calday Grange Grammar School.
She decided that she wanted to stay fairly close to home and studied a BSc in Sport and Exercise at Leeds Metropolitan University in 2010.
She won her first international cap while studying at university.
The hockey star is also a loyal supporter of Liverpool F.C. and considers former Liverpool striker Ian Rush as one of her heroes.
What happened at the Rio Olympics 2016?
Sam missed out on being part of Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics but competed for England at the 2013 EuroHockey tournament and 2014 Commonwealth Games, which she won silver medals at.
She won the gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics after the GB hockey team beat the Netherlands on penalties.
This was the first time that women's hockey had won a gold at the Olympics for Great Britain.
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Is Sam Quek married and does she have kids?
The sportswoman is currently married to Tom Mairs who supported his then girlfriend at Rio while wearing a Union Jack suit, and shared a sweet kiss with her as she exited the jungle.
Speaking at the Games, he said: "She’s this normal girl, she’s not a diva,” he said.
Sam Quek shows off her olympic medal and MBE on MTV Cribs UK
“She’s really determined and dreams big.”
The couple had their first baby Molly in March 2021 and Quek shared an incredible picture of the tot with her Rio gold medal.
What else has Sam Quek done?
Sam also has experience modelling, and followed on from her I'm A Celebrity stint with a gym wear shoot for Littlewoods.
Ahead of her time in the jungle a source told The Sun: “She’s got a bit of experience as a swimwear model too so it goes without saying that they hope that will result in some waterfall scenes that the show is so famous for.”
She also featured on sports comedy panel game show by Play to the Whistle, hosted by Holly Willoughby.
How has she been targeted by criminals at her home?
Quek said she had fallen victim to burglars several times, with thieves targeting her car and home on the Wirral, Liverpool.
But she claimed her new security cameras had caught a “scumbag” in the act during the latest raid, releasing footage of the incident on the web.
The clip shows a man walking into her driveway in the dead of night before trying the handle on one of the cars parked there.
She wrote: “Right Facebook I need your help!
“My car and home have been broken into many times in the last year.
“On a number of occasions we have woken up to our side gate open, both cars left open and contents taken.
“Last night my new CCTV finally caught the scumbag who keeps doing it!
“After a big home burglary last year it’s quite frightening to know someone keeps coming to our home late at night, peers into my window and trying the doors to my cars and home.
“So do you know this man on #Wirral?
“Please share my post and let the power of social media catch him.”
What position will Sam Quek play in Soccer Aid 2024?
It's not known which specific position Sam will play in Soccer Aid.
She will be playing on the England team alongside other famous faces such as Paddy McGuinness, Bobby Brazier and Tom Grennan.
Meanwhile the World XI team will feature the likes of Tommy Fury, Jason Manford and Tony Bellew.
Who will manage Sam Quek's Soccer Aid team
Sam's England team will be managed by three well-known names.
Former football stars Harry Redknapp and Frank Lampard will be coaching the team.
While Robbie Williams, who founded Soccer Aid, will also be giving the players some tips.
How to watch Soccer Aid 2024 and donate to UNICEF
You can tune into watch Soccer Aid on ITV and STV.
Kick off time has not yet been announced but last year began at 7.30pm.
You can donate to Unicef by heading to the website or you can pick up the phone and ring instead.
Soccer Aid line-up 2024
Fans can't wait for soccer aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
The FULL line-up of players has been released and it is a mix of celebrities and former pro footballers.
England:
- Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)
- Robbie Williams (Co-Manager)
- Jill Scott (Captain)
- Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- David James (Professional Goalkeeper)
- David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)
- Footballer Jermain Defoe
- Jack Wilshere
- Footballer Joe Cole
- Pundit Karen Carney
- Footballer Gary Cahill
- Singer Tom Grennan
- Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett
- Actress Erin Doherty
- Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah
- Comedian Alex Brooker
- Cricketer Stuart Broad
- Actor Bobby Brazier
- Sam Thompson
- Footballer Ellen White
- Footballer Theo Walcott
- Actor Danny Dyer
- YouTuber Miniminter
World XI:
- Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)
- Jesus Perez (Coach)
- Usain Bolt (Captain)
- Footballer Eden Hazard
- Footballer Roberto Carlos
- Actor Martin Compston
- Comedian Maisie Adam
- Presenter Roman Kemp
- Comedian Lee Mack
- Boxer and reality star Tommy Fury
- Gladiator Diamond
- Footballer Michael Essien
- Footballer Patrice Evra
- Footballer Petr Cech
- Comedian Jason Manford
- Footballer John Obi Mikel
- Footballer Kaylyn Kyle
- YouTube Theo Baker