Ken Martin
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Ken Martin (born September 10, 1958) is a former American long-distance runner who is a two-time United States national champion in the marathon.[1][2][3] At the 1984 California International Marathon, Martin set a course record with a time of 2:11:24.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6]
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States |
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| 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 |
References
- ↑ http://www.usatf.org/groups/RoadRunning/OnTheRoads/OTR04MensTrials.pdf
- ↑ http://www.usatf.org/statistics/champions/USAMarathon/men.asp
- ↑ http://www.arrs.net/NC_MaraUSA.htm
- ↑ http://www.runcim.org/data/marhistory.html
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