Nathan Martin (born December 18, 1989) is an American long distance runner, who specializes in the marathon. His personal best is 2:10:45, set at the 2023 Grandma's Marathon in Duluth.
Running career[edit]
As an amateur, Martin competed for Spring Arbor University where he was an NAIA champion.[1][2]
In 2016, he finished 23rd in the 2016 United States Olympic Trials in the marathon.[3]
In 2020, he competed in the 2020 United States Olympic Trials in the marathon.[4]
Martin set the fastest marathon time by a black man born in the United States at the 2020 Marathon Project with a time of 2:11:05 besting Herman Atkins 1979 time of 2:11:52.[3]
Martin finished 8th at the 2021 New York City Marathon, while also being the third American finisher.[5]
Coaching career[edit]
Martin is the cross country coach at Jackson High School (Michigan).[6]
References[edit]
- ^ VanDyke, Josh (December 24, 2020). "Jackson's Nathan Martin makes U.S. marathon history at national race". mlive.
- ^ Kissane, John A. (July 31, 2013). "5 Minutes with Nathan Martin". Runner's World.
- ^ a b "Nathan Martin's 2:11:05 At The Marathon Project Is The Fastest Marathon By A Black Man Born In The United States". Citius Mag. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ "Elite Marathoner Nathan Martin's Seeks New Heights, Even During COVID-19". WKAR Public Media. May 28, 2021.
- ^ "NYC Marathon 2021 Results - Albert Korir Wins 2021 Men's NYC Marathon". 7 November 2021.
- ^ "Jackson's Nathan Martin just ran the fastest marathon ever by a U.S.-born Black man". WSYM. January 11, 2021.