Ken Martin (runner)
American distance runner
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Ken Martin (born September 10, 1958) is an American former long-distance runner who is a two-time United States national champion in the marathon.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 10, 1958 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | long-distance / steeplechase |
Martin won the British AAA Championships title in the steeplechase event at the 1981 AAA Championships.[4][5]
At the 1984 California International Marathon, Martin set a course record with a time of 2:11:24.[6] At the 1985 Pittsburgh Marathon, he competed alongside his wife at the time, Lisa Martin; they became the fastest married couple ever in a marathon and won both of their divisions.[7] He came second in the 1989 New York City Marathon in 2:09:38 to Tanzania’s Juma Ikangaa’s 2:08:01; as of 2007, that was the fourth-fastest marathon time by an American-born athlete.[8]
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | ||||
| 1984 | California International Marathon | California State Capitol, United States | 1st | 2:11:24 |
| 1985 | Pittsburgh Marathon | Pittsburgh, United States | 1st | 2:12:57 |
| 1989 | Pittsburgh Marathon | Pittsburgh, United States | 1st | 2:15:28 |
| 1989 | New York Marathon | New York City, United States | 2nd | 2:09:38 |
