Sterling Martin '63 (2013) - Hall of Fame - Davidson College Athletics

Sterling Martin '63

Induction:
2013
Class:
1963

Despite not being involved in athletics in high school, he participated and won the Cake Race as a freshman. After a season on the junior varsity cross-country team, Martin was named all-conference during his three years as a varsity athlete and won all but six dual meets in his career. He set several school records, was captain of the team for two years, was “Most Outstanding Runner” for two years, and recorded a career best 15:07 for three miles. From Bill Giduz’ article in 2007, “His willingness to take personal responsibility for tasks complex and dirty, and respect of students as the college’s top priority, led the college to entrust him with an unrivaled range of administrative duties in athletics.” He has been assistant and head track and cross-country coach, director of intramurals and physical education, coordinator of club sports, director of the Lake Campus, and interim director of athletics on three different occasions.