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Martin, Paul
- 2002: Bronze medal IPC World Championships (Altenstadt, Germany) 1 km time trial 5th place IPC World Championships 4 km pursuit
- 2000: 4th place Sydney Paralympic Games kilo 6th place Sydney Paralympic Games pursuit 7th place Sydney Paralympic Games road race
- 1998, 1999: 1st place Hawaiian Ironman (Disabled Division)
- Member of the U.S. Amputee Hockey Team, 1998
- Former member of U.S. Disabled Ski
- Wrote a memoir of his life entitled "One Man's Leg"
As a child growing up in a working-class Massachusetts city, Paul Martin took part in athletic competition to provide some relief from an otherwise difficult childhood and from time in a foster home. He wound his way through his early 20s with determination, humor and uncertainty, working in construction, going to college and eventually starting a career. But it wasn't until the age of 25, when he lost the lower half of his left leg in a car accident, that Martin looked in the mirror and made a true commitment to his life and his future - and went on to become a world champion triathlete and Paralympic competitor and inspirational speaker. Martin has completed a memoir of his life entitled One Mans Leg. And he recently completed his LSATs and is waiting admittance into law school.
Related Links:
Q&A: Cyclist Paul Martin 'pursuing a passionate lifestyle'
Q&A: Paralympian Paul Martin on IronMan and bald eagles
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Height: 5'9"
Born: 6/21/1967
Hometown: Boulder, Colo.
Sport: Para Cycling
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