Cory Martin, an Elite Athlete Grantee Biography

CORY MARTIN

HOMETOWN: BLOOMINGTON, IN
SCHOOL: AUBURN UNIVERSITY
EVENT: HAMMER THROW & SHOT PUT

Career Hightlights: 2009: 4th U.S. Indoor Championships; 4th U.S. Outdoor Championships; set hammer throw PR of 75.06m at GP Caiza, Uberlandia, Brazil; set shot put PR of 20.43 at Jamaica International meet. 2008: NCAA hammer throw & shot put Champion; USTFCCCA Field Athlete of the Year; SEC Commissioner’s Cup Winner (Most Points, 28); SEC Winner in shot put and hammer throw; SEC Outdoor Athlete of the Year; 6th U.S. olymoic trials in shot put and hammer throw; College: 9 time NCAA All-American; SEC Indoor and Outdoor Athlete of the Year (2007).

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in Cory's words:

"Through the USATF Foundations grant, I have been able to provide myself with health insurance and equipment needed to improve my throwing performances. "The Foundation is a tremendous help and benefit to athletes."

I am the son of Randy Martin and Maureen Martin, both teachers in Bloomington, IN. My sister Stacy Martin-Tenney is a former thrower and All-American at Auburn University. She now works at Disney as a marketing manager for the Marathon Events. I am married to Taryn Martin, formerly Taryn Wever of Bloomington, IN. 

Outside of the ring I am an avid golfer. One day I hope to try for the Long Drive World Championships. Other than sports, I enjoy spending time with my wife, reading books, and playing chess.  

After my career in athletics has ended, I hope to coach collegiately or teach. I have a Bachelors Degree in teacher education. The constant challenges of teaching and coaching is something that I enjoy and look forward to pursuing. 

I'M BELLA, THAT'S CORY SITTING NEXT TO ME

Thanks,

Cory Martin, Hammer Throw/Shot Put

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Please contact Tom Jackovic, Executive Director, USATF Foundation at (412) 398-2484 for additional information about Elite Athlete support programs.

WITH BELLA & MY WIFE TARYN