Nathan Martin

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

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

Martin is the cross country coach at Jackson High School (Michigan).[6]

References
  1. VanDyke, Josh (December 24, 2020). "Jackson's Nathan Martin makes U.S. marathon history at national race". mlive.
  2. Kissane, John A. (July 31, 2013). "5 Minutes with Nathan Martin". Runner's World.
  3. "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.
  4. "Elite Marathoner Nathan Martin's Seeks New Heights, Even During COVID-19". WKAR Public Media. May 28, 2021.
  5. "NYC Marathon 2021 Results - Albert Korir Wins 2021 Men's NYC Marathon". 7 November 2021.
  6. "Jackson's Nathan Martin just ran the fastest marathon ever by a U.S.-born Black man". WSYM. January 11, 2021.
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