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Rodney Martin

Born: Dec 22, 1982 (43 years old)
Birthplace: Las Vegas, United States
Events: 200 Metres Short Track · 100 m
Height: 1.73 m
Weight: 73 kg

Rodney Martin is an American sprinter born on December 22, 1982, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Standing 173 cm and weighing 73 kg, he attended Western High School before becoming a three-time All-American at the University of South Carolina, where he set indoor and outdoor 200-metre school records.

Martin finished fourth in the 200 metres at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, missing the bronze medal by one-hundredth of a second. He earned a gold medal as an alternate on the victorious U.S. 4x100 metre relay at those championships. Martin made the 2008 Olympic team in Beijing, running the first leg of the 4x100 metre relay, though the team did not finish due to a baton exchange error.

Following his athletic career, Martin pursued music, forming King Martin Music Group in Houston, Texas. As of 2014, he was serving in the United States Navy, demonstrating his continued service to his country after representing it on the track.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track20.59

2016 season best10.62Apr 2, 2016 · Irvine, CA

2016 season best

Medals1World Championships: 1 gold

Personal best · 100 m9.95

#117 all-time

As of Oct 27, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 20.59, 100 m 9.95 (#117 all-time), 2016 season best 10.62 (Apr 2, 2016, Irvine, CA (USA)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

100mOR 20089.951,224 pts#117

200mOR 200819.991,222 pts#114

400mCA 200847.091,039 pts–

4x100mLondon 200837.80–

4x400mNV 20123:11.26–

4x400MetreIndoorAR 20033:05.93–

4x400Metre20033:05.93–

60m20056.751,070 pts–

60mIndoorAR 20056.751,070 pts–

200m-short-track200520.591,196 pts–

200m-short-trackIndoorAR 200520.381,229 pts–

300mIndoorIA 200233.321,098 pts–

300m200233.321,043 pts–

55mIndoorSC 20046.351,051 pts–

55m20046.351,051 pts–

SprintMedlStockholm 20061:46.68–

Medals

Competitions	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
World Championships	1	–	–	1

Progression

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2016	100m	10.62	+2.1	Apr 2, 2016	Irvine, CA (USA)
2016	200m	21.40	+2.1	Apr 15, 2016	Irvine, CA (USA)
2012	100m	10.64	–	Jun 20, 2012	San Diego, CA (USA)
2012	200m	21.23	–	Jun 20, 2012	San Diego, CA (USA)
2012	300m	33.81	–	Mar 23, 2012	Pasadena, CA (USA)
2012	4x100m	39.80	–	Mar 31, 2012	Austin, TX (USA)
2012	4x400m	3:11.26	–	Mar 2, 2012	Las Vegas, NV (USA)
2011	100m	10.39	+1.1	Jun 11, 2011	Clermont, FL (USA)

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What is Rodney Martin's 200 Metres Short Track personal best?

Rodney Martin's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 20.59, set on Feb 27, 2005.

Which events does Rodney Martin compete in?

Rodney Martin competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 100 m.

How did Rodney Martin perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 10.62, set on Apr 2, 2016 in Irvine, CA (USA).

How many medals has Rodney Martin won?

Rodney Martin has won 1 World Championships medal.