Scott Martin

Scott Martin

Born
Oct 12, 1982 (44 years old)
Birthplace
Wodonga, Australia
Events
Shot Put · Discus Throw
Height
1.90 m
Weight
135 kg

Scott Martin (born 12 October 1982 in Wodonga, Victoria) is an Australian shot putter and discus throw competitor. He rose to prominence in a National Australia Bank advertisement promoting the 2006 Commonwealth Games; in the ad, Martin was shown taking part in a ballet class to improve his discus technique.

He won a bronze medal in the men's shot put at the Games, and won gold in the men's discus throw. Martin is a three-time discus champion (2004–06).

He is currently managed by the Australian arm of Athletes1, whose Director is Rick Olarenshaw. In 2008, Martin was temporarily the Australia and Oceania shot put record holder following his performance at the Melbourne Telstra A Series. He competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the shot put and 2012 London Olympics at the discus but failed to progress beyond the qualifying stage on both occasions.

Personal best · Shot Put21.26
2012 season best65.63May 4, 2012 · Wailuku, HI
Personal best · Discus Throw65.63
Last competitionThe XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, LondonAug 6, 2012 · 62.14

As of Oct 28, 2026: Shot Put 21.26 (#131 all-time), Discus Throw 65.63 (#234 all-time), 2012 season best 65.63 (May 4, 2012, Wailuku, HI (USA)) · Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London, Aug 6, 2012, 62.14 · 44 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
SPMelbourne 200821.261,196 pts#131
DTHI 201265.631,164 pts#234
DiscusThroMelbourne 200156.88–
ShotPut(5kBydgoszcz 199918.88–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2012DT 65.63–May 4, 2012Wailuku, HI (USA)
2010SP 20.10–Sep 4, 2010IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
2010SP Indoor20.61–Mar 12, 2010IAAF World Indoor Championships
2010DT 62.11–Apr 11, 2010Melbourne (AUS)
2009SP 20.45–Jul 8, 2009Salamanca (ESP)
2009DT 59.10–Mar 20, 2009Australian Open Championships
2008SP 21.26–Feb 21, 2008Melbourne (AUS)
2007SP 20.52–Jul 21, 2007Madrid (ESP)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Scott Martin's Shot Put personal best is 21.26, set on Feb 21, 2008 in Melbourne (AUS), #131 on the all-time list.

Scott Martin competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

2012 season best: 65.63, set on May 4, 2012 in Wailuku, HI (USA). Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London on Aug 6, 2012, 62.14.