Gary Martin (runner)
American middle distance runner (born 2003)
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Gary Martin (born December 23, 2003)[1] is an American track and field athlete who competes for the Virginia Cavaliers.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 23, 2003 |
| Education | Archbishop Wood High School |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Track and field, cross country |
Event | 1500m–3000m |
| University team | Virginia Cavaliers |
| Coached by | Vin Lananna |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | *All information from athlete's World Athletics profile unless otherwise noted. |
Career
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Martin attended Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania. In 2022, as a senior, he became the second high school athlete to break four minutes in the mile without a rabbit, running 3:57.98.[3][4] During the same season, he set the Penn Relays high school mile record, with a time of 4:01.04.[5] He also won state titles in cross country[verification needed], the 800 meters and 1600 meters, setting a state record in the latter.[6]
Martin matriculated to the University of Virginia, where he competes for the Cavaliers.[7] According to Martin, he picked the University of Virginia for its team culture and support system.[8]
In November 2024, Martin won the ACC Cross Country Championship over Parker Wolfe and Ethan Strand, where he set a course record of 22:17.6 over the 8 kilometer distance.[9] He placed 13th in the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships.[8]
In February 2025, in the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games, Martin ran the second fastest mile for a collegian in history, with a time of 3:48.82, which was nearly a six-second improvement from his previous personal best of 3:54.73.[5]
In March 2025, at the NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, Martin anchored the University of Virginia distance medley relay team to an NCAA title. He split 3:48.12 for 1600 meters.[10]
External links
- Gary Martin at World Athletics
- Gary Martin at Virginia Cavaliers