Nathan Martin
{{Short description|American long-distance runner}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2020/12/jacksons-nathan-martin-makes-us-marathon-history-at-national-race.html|title=Jackson's Nathan Martin makes U.S. marathon history at national race|first1=Josh|last1=VanDyke|date=December 24, 2020|website=mlive}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20847027/5-minutes-with-nathan-martin/|title=5 Minutes with Nathan Martin|first=John A.|last=Kissane|date=July 31, 2013|website=Runner's World}}
In 2016, he finished 23rd in the 2016 United States Olympic Trials in the marathon.{{Cite web|title=Nathan Martin's 2:11:05 At The Marathon Project Is The Fastest Marathon By A Black Man Born In The United States|url=https://citiusmag.com/podcast/citius-mag-podcast-nathan-martin-marathon-project-2020/|access-date=2021-12-17|website=Citius Mag|language=en-US}}
In 2020, he competed in the 2020 United States Olympic Trials (marathon).{{Cite web|url=https://www.wkar.org/current-sports-on-am870/2021-05-28/elite-marathoner-nathan-martins-seeks-new-heights-even-during-covid-19|title=Elite Marathoner Nathan Martin's Seeks New Heights, Even During COVID-19|date=May 28, 2021|website=WKAR Public Media}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a38067987/nyc-marathon-2021-mens-results/|title=NYC Marathon 2021 Results - Albert Korir Wins 2021 Men's NYC Marathon|date=7 November 2021}}
Coaching career
Martin is the cross country coach at Jackson High School (Michigan).{{Cite web|url=https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/jackson-hillsdale/jacksons-nathan-martin-just-ran-the-fastest-marathon-ever-by-a-u-s-born-black-man|title=Jackson's Nathan Martin just ran the fastest marathon ever by a U.S.-born Black man|date=January 11, 2021|website=WSYM}}