Cory Martin, a former national champion thrower for Auburn, has been appointed as the throws coach for the Auburn track and field team. A two-time NCAA champion in the shot put and hammer throw, Martin boasts extensive coaching experience, including stints at the University of Louisville and Indiana University. He emphasized his excitement for returning to Auburn, highlighting a successful coaching track record, including leading athletes to Olympic appearances and numerous accolades. Coach Ken Harnden praised Martin's accomplishments, noting his ability to develop elite talent and his deep ties to Auburn.

By the Numbers
  • Two-time NCAA champion (shot put and hammer throw) in 2008.
  • Coached athletes to eight USTFCCCA All-America honors and eight NCAA Championships qualifications at Louisville.
State of Play
  • Martin recently coached Kaia Tupu-South to All-American honors in the shot put.
  • He guided Jayden Ulrich to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
What's Next

As Martin settles into his role, he will focus on enhancing Auburn鈥檚 throws program, leveraging his proven coaching strategies to develop athletes and compete at an elite level. Future recruits may also look to his successful track record for motivation to join the program.

Bottom Line

Martin鈥檚 return to Auburn represents a strategic move to bolster the throws program, leveraging his extensive experience and past success to elevate the team's performance in upcoming competitions.