2020 Women's Track and Field Roster
Roster
Kara Martin
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Herrin, Ill.
- Previous School:
- Herrin HS
Awards and Honors
- 2018 OVC Indoor Medalist - 3000m - Third
- 2018 UTMmys Team MVP
- OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20)
- Athletic Director's Honor Roll (Fall 2019, Spring 2020)
High School: Prepped at Herrin High School where she earned eight total varsity letters in cross country and track…Awarded the Most Outstanding Athlete, Most Valuable Athlete and Dedication awards at Herrin…Named all-conference all four years in both cross country and track…Named academic all-state as both a junior and senior…All-state in cross country as a senior and in track as a junior and senior…Named 2016 Southern Illinoisan Cross Country Runner of the Year…Won individual regional and section championships…Led her team to team titles in both regional and section championships…Won the Illinois Top Time Championship in the 1600m with a time of 5:04.7.
Personal: Born on May 26, 1998…Daughter of Chad and Amanda Martin…Has two siblings, Kaleb and Jade…Majoring in exercise science and wellness for occupational therapy school.
