Martin Hawkins

Martin William Hawkins (February 20, 1888 – October 27, 1959) was an American athlete who won the bronze medal in the 110 m hurdles at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]

Martin Hawkins
Martin Hawkins in 1912
Personal information
BornFebruary 20, 1888
Schenectady, United States
DiedOctober 27, 1959 (aged 71)
Portland, Oregon, United States
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)110 m hurdles
ClubMultnomah AC, Portland
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)110 mH – 15.3 (1912)[1]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1912 Stockholm110 metre hurdles

A track star at the University of Oregon, Hawkins later attended law school at Oregon and became a lawyer and judge in Portland.[3][4]

References

  1. Martin Hawkins. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. "Martin Hawkins". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  3. Martin Hawkins. sports-reference.com
  4. "Biography: Martin Hawkins". GoDucks.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-06. Retrieved 2007-06-02.


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