Samantha Dirks

Samantha Dirks (born 18 December 1992) is a Belizean sprinter.^[1] She competed in the women's 400 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.^[2] Dirks also competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's 400 metres, where she placed 7th in her heat and did not advance to the semifinals.^[3] Her time, 54.16 seconds, was a season best for her, but she said afterward that she had been hoping for a better time.^[4] She was one of two flag bearers for Belize in the opening ceremony.^[5]

Samantha Dirks

Personal information
Nationality	Belizean
Born	(1992-12-18) 18 December 1992 (age 32)
Sport
Sport	Sprinting
Event	400 metres
University team	Cal State Northridge Matadors

Dirks was raised in the San Fernando Valley in the United States, but she represents Belize, her parents' homeland, in international competition.^[5] She competed at the collegiate level for California State University, Northridge.^[6]