Emily Martin – Biography

Emily Martin is a Canadian sprinter who has emerged as one of Canada’s most promising track and field athletes, representing her country on the international stage while excelling at the collegiate level for the University of Utah. With exceptional versatility across sprint distances from 60 meters to 400 meters, Martin has established herself as a multi-dimensional athlete capable of competing at the highest levels of the sport.

Athletic Career & Accomplishments

International Competition

World Championships:

• 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships (Cali, Colombia) – Competed as a member of Team Canada, finishing sixth in the 200m semifinals with a time of 23.79 seconds and setting a personal record of 23.67 seconds in the qualifying round. Also helped the Canadian 4x400m relay team secure fifth place.

Pan American Games:

• 2023 U20 Pan American Games (Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) – Won bronze medal in the 200m dash with a personal best time of 23.75 seconds, finished sixth in the 100m dash (11.86 seconds), and ran the anchor leg on the 4x400m relay team for Team Canada.
• 2025 Junior Pan American Games (Asunción, Paraguay) – Represented Team Canada at La Nueva Olla Stadium, continuing her international competitive career.

Other International Representation:

• Competed as part of the Canadian 4x100m relay team at the Wanda Diamond League meet in London, showcasing her abilities on one of track and field’s premier professional circuits.

Collegiate Career – University of Utah

Since joining the University of Utah Utes track and field program, Emily Martin has become one of the most decorated athletes in school history, breaking numerous records and earning All-American honors.

NCAA Championships & All-American Honors:

• 2025 USTFCCCA Indoor Track First-Team All-American – Member of the Distance Medley Relay (DMR) team that finished fifth at the NCAA Indoor Championships with a time of 10:53.50
• 2025 USTFCCCA Outdoor Track All-American Honorable Mention – Competed on the 4x100m relay team at NCAA Championships, finishing 17th overall and helping Utah qualify for nationals for the first time in program history
• 2024 USTFCCCA Outdoor Track All-American Honorable Mention – Member of Utah’s first-ever 4x400m relay team to compete at NCAA Championships (3:34.50)

School Records: Emily Martin holds or shares multiple school records at the University of Utah:

• 1st all-time in 100m outdoors (11.47 seconds)
• 1st all-time with DMR team indoors (10:42.56) – the 6th fastest DMR time in NCAA history for all conditions
• 1st all-time with 4x100m relay team outdoors (44.71 seconds)
• 2nd all-time with 4x400m relay team indoors (3:38.07)
• 2nd all-time with 4x400m relay team outdoors (3:35.00)
• 2nd all-time in 200m outdoors (23.66 seconds)
• 3rd all-time in 60m indoors (7.52 seconds)
• 3rd all-time in 400m outdoors (53.47 seconds)
• 3rd all-time in 200m indoors (23.93 seconds)
• 3rd all-time in 400m indoors (54.01 seconds)

Big 12 & Pac-12 Conference: Martin has competed at the highest level of collegiate athletics in both the Pac-12 and Big 12 conferences, consistently placing in championship finals across multiple events. Her versatility allows her to compete in individual sprints and as a crucial member of relay teams.

Notable Collegiate Performances:

2025 Indoor Season:

• Made collegiate debut with the second-fastest 60m in Utah history (7.52 seconds)
• Set personal record in 200m dash (23.93 seconds) at the Razorback Invitational
• Set personal record in 400m dash (54.01 seconds) at the Don Kirby Invitational
• Member of DMR team that ran the sixth-fastest time in NCAA history (10:42.56) at the Husky Classic

2025 Outdoor Season:

• Set personal best in 100m dash (11.18 seconds) at the Bob Vigars Classic
• Set personal best in 200m dash (23.20 seconds) at the LSU Alumni Gold meet
• Broke the Utah school record in the 100m with a time of 11.18 seconds
• Set personal best in 400m dash (52.73 seconds)
• Helped 4x100m relay team qualify for NCAA Championships – a first in program history

2024 Season:

• Won multiple relay competitions with both 4x100m and 4x400m teams
• Reclaimed top spot in Utah’s 100m record book with a winning time of 11.47 seconds at the Ontario Championships
• Finished fifth in the 200m dash at the Canadian Championships (23.66 seconds)

Personal Bests

Indoor:

• 60 meters: 7.52 seconds
• 200 meters: 23.93 seconds
• 400 meters: 54.01 seconds

Outdoor:

• 100 meters: 11.18 seconds (11th fastest by a Canadian all-time)
• 200 meters: 23.20 seconds (29th fastest by a Canadian all-time)
• 400 meters: 52.73 seconds

Relay Times:

• 4x100m relay: 43.85 seconds
• 4x400m relay: 3:31.73 seconds

High School Career

Emily Martin established herself as one of Canada’s premier youth sprinters while competing for St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School in Ontario.

Provincial & National Championships:

• 2022 OFSAA Champion – Won both the 200m (23.94) and 400m (55.62) races
• 2021 Provincial Champion – Won the 200m and 400m
• 2019 National Champion – Won the 300m and earned bronze in the 200m
• 2019 Provincial Champion – Won the 300m and earned silver in the 200m
• Ran the top national U18 times in both the 200m and 400m in 2021
• Named All-Ontarian Athlete
• Four-year Honor Roll recipient

National and International Competition:

• Won the 200m dash open section at the 2022 Flying Angels International Classic
• Took second in both the 200m (23.81) and 400m (54.19) at the 2022 U20 Canadian Track & Field Championships

Education & Academic Excellence

Emily Martin exemplifies the scholar-athlete ideal, maintaining exceptional academic standards while competing at the highest levels of collegiate athletics.

Academic Major:

• Mathematics Teaching

Academic Honors:

• 2025 Spring Academic All-Big 12
• 2025 USTFCCCA Track All-Academic
• 2024 USTFCCCA Track All-Academic
• 2024 Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll
• 2024 Pac-12 Winter Academic Honor Roll
• 2023 USTFCCCA Track All-Academic
• Four-year Honor Roll recipient in high school

Martin’s commitment to academic excellence demonstrates her dedication to life beyond athletics, pursuing a degree that will enable her to make a positive impact in education and inspire future generations through mathematics teaching.

Career Aspirations

As a mathematics teaching major, Emily Martin is preparing for a career in education, where she can combine her passion for mathematics with her experience as an elite athlete. Her journey as a student-athlete positions her to be an exceptional role model for young students, demonstrating the values of discipline, perseverance, and balanced excellence in both academics and athletics.

Martin’s continued development as an international-caliber sprinter suggests aspirations to represent Canada at senior-level World Championships and potentially the Olympic Games. Her rapid improvement at the collegiate level and consistent international representation indicate a trajectory toward elite senior competition.

Personal Life & Family

Emily comes from a strong family support system that has been instrumental in her athletic journey:

Family:

• Parents: Sarah and Cameron Martin
• Younger sister: Kyla Martin (currently competing on the Utah cross country and track & field team as a sophomore)
• Younger brother: Jesse Martin

The Martin family’s athletic tradition continues through Emily and Kyla’s joint representation of the University of Utah, creating a unique opportunity for the sisters to support each other’s athletic and academic pursuits at the collegiate level.

Rankings & Recognition

Current World Rankings (as of 2025):

• #164 in Women’s 100m
• #284 in Women’s 200m
• #299 in Women’s 400m

Canadian All-Time Rankings:

• 11th fastest 100m time outdoors by a Canadian (11.18 seconds)
• 29th fastest 200m time outdoors by a Canadian (23.20 seconds)
• 38th fastest 400m time indoors by a Canadian (53.90 seconds)
• 44th fastest 200m time indoors by a Canadian (23.93 seconds)
• 55th fastest 400m time outdoors by a Canadian (52.73 seconds)

Character & Impact

Emily Martin represents the modern Canadian sprinter – technically proficient, academically accomplished, and internationally competitive. Her versatility across sprint distances makes her a valuable asset to relay teams while maintaining elite individual performance. From her early provincial championships in Ontario to setting school records at Utah and representing Canada on international stages, Martin has demonstrated consistent growth and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Her ability to balance rigorous academic pursuits in mathematics teaching with the demands of elite athletic competition showcases exceptional time management and dedication. As she continues to lower her personal bests and chase down Canadian national records, Martin stands as an inspiration to young athletes, particularly in Canada, demonstrating that with hard work, discipline, and support, it is possible to excel in multiple areas of life simultaneously.

As Emily Martin continues her collegiate career and pursues international competition, she remains focused on her dual goals: achieving excellence on the track while preparing for a meaningful career in education. Her story is still being written, with each race bringing new opportunities to represent her country, her university, and inspire the next generation of athletes and scholars.

Go Emily!