Nathan MartinNathan 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 careerAs 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 (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 careerMartin is the cross country coach at Jackson High School (Michigan).[6] References
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