With so many standout performances by other athletes at the U.S. championships, Gary Martin has been flying under the radar a bit. I think he deserves a thread.
Check out Martin's 1500m progression since starting college:
- 2023 (true freshman): 3:39.53
- 2024 (sophomore): 3:35.77
- 2025 (junior): 3:32.03
His championship results have also gotten better each year.
Also noteworthy: Martin is more than a year younger than Ethan Strand. Compare Martin this year at age 21 to Strand last year at the same age:
- Strand: 3:35.60, 9th at NCAA championships, and 12th at U.S. championships
- Martin: 3:32.03, 5th at NCAA championships, and 6th at U.S. championships
Keep up the great work, Gary!