Nathan Martin Explained

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.

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jackson's Nathan Martin makes U.S. marathon history at national race. Josh. VanDyke. December 24, 2020. mlive.
2. Web site: 5 Minutes with Nathan Martin. John A.. Kissane. July 31, 2013. Runner's World.
3. Web site: Nathan Martin's 2:11:05 At The Marathon Project Is The Fastest Marathon By A Black Man Born In The United States. 2021-12-17. Citius Mag. en-US.
4. Web site: Elite Marathoner Nathan Martin's Seeks New Heights, Even During COVID-19. May 28, 2021. WKAR Public Media.
5. Web site: NYC Marathon 2021 Results - Albert Korir Wins 2021 Men's NYC Marathon. 7 November 2021.
6. Web site: Jackson's Nathan Martin just ran the fastest marathon ever by a U.S.-born Black man. January 11, 2021. WSYM.