Human Interest |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Canberra, ACT, AUS |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Weston Creek Athletics Club: Bankstown, NSW, AUS |
General Interest |
Injuries |
He suffered from an Achilles' heel problem in 2007. (runforyourlife.com.au, 01 Nov 2008)
He had surgery for a hamstring problem in October 2000. (runforyourlife.com.au, 01 Nov 2008 |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
"I did well at school in cross country and gradually progressed through to the national level over the years. I also competed in Little Athletics on the Central Coast." |
General Interest |
Hero / Idol |
Australian long distance runners Robert De Castella and Steve Moneghetti. (athleticsact.org.au, 14 Dec 2010) |
Awards and honours |
He won the 2011/12 award for Outstanding Athlete - Cross Country and Road Running from Athletics Australian Capital Territory [ACT]. (athleticsact.org.au, 27 May 2012) |
International Debut |
Year |
1999 |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete, Public Servant |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Marty (Twitter profile, 02 Oct 2013) |
Other information |
DISCIPLINE CHANGE He began his athletics career as a steeple chaser and competed in the event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne before switching to the marathon. (canberratimes.com.au, 19 May 2012)
CITY TO SURF TRIUMPH He became the first Australian to win Sydney's annual City to Surf run in 11 years when he triumphed in 2008. (Athletics Australia, 01 Dec 2009)
FROM ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA He was born in London but his family moved to Australia when he was age two. (theage.com.au, 17 May 2012) |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Wife Katie, four children |
Higher education |
Commerce - Australia National University: Australia |
International Debut |
Competing for |
Australia |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
English |