High School: Lettered one year in cross country at Eastern High School; was a state qualifier as a senior, setting a school record in the 5K with a time of 16:17; earned the team MVP award in track as a senior; honored in the school's Academic Hall of Fame.
Personal: Anthony Steven Martin was born on Jan. 19, 1987, in Kokomo, Ind.; is the son of Steve and Donna Martin.