All The Babes
Lexi Weeks
Also known as Alexis Jacobus, Alexis Weeks
Career
Active 2012 – 2020
Biography
About Lexi Weeks
American former pole vaulter Alexis "Lexi" Jacobus, née Weeks, was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas, United States, on November 20, 1996. She began her career at age 15 and competed actively for eight years, from 2012 to 2020. Lexi made history as the first woman to win four NCAA Division 1 pole vault titles, a feat she accomplished while competing for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Her collegiate résumé also includes seven All-American honors and five SEC championships, and she capped her NCAA career with a 4.0 GPA and a biochemistry degree.
Qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics by finishing third at the U.S. Olympic trials, Lexi represented her country on the international stage. She later transitioned into coaching, joining the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans staff as an assistant coach. Her husband, Derek Jacobus, an All-American decathlete from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, serves as a graduate assistant coach at the same institution, previously working as a volunteer assistant. Lexi's identical twin sister, Tori Weeks Hoggard, is also a pole vaulter, making the sport a family affair.
Despite her competitive retirement, Lexi remains connected to athletics through her coaching role, sharing her expertise with the next generation of vaulters. She stands 5'6" with an athletic build, weighing 130 lbs. Her dedication to both sport and academics is evident in her achievements, and she continues to be a respected figure in the track and field community. She has a modest but engaged following on Instagram, where she shares glimpses of her life and career.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2012-2020 (started around 15 years old; 8 years active)
- Birthplace
- Jacksonville, Arkansas, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Weight
- 130 lbs (or 59 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 12k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How is Lexi Weeks related to Tori Weeks Hoggard?
Lexi and Tori are identical twins, both accomplished pole vaulters.
What made her NCAA pole vault career historic?
She is the first woman to win four NCAA Division 1 pole vault titles, also earning seven All-American and five SEC honors.
What role does her husband play in track and field?
Derek Jacobus, her husband, is an All-American decathlete and serves as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
How did she balance athletics and academics?
She graduated from Arkansas with a biochemistry degree and a 4.0 GPA while training and competing at a high level.
Did you know
- Lexi and her identical twin sister both competed in pole vault at a high level.
- She began competing at age 15, which is relatively young for an Olympic hopeful.
- Lexi and her husband both coach at Little Rock, with him as a graduate assistant and her as an assistant coach.
More American Sportswoman (former) profiles
Help improve this profile
Spot something wrong or missing? Fix a detail, add a link, or share a fact. Every submission is reviewed before it goes live.
Are you Lexi Weeks?