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Meagan Martin (Born September 5, 1989)[1] is an American rock climber, ESPN commentator and model.[2] Host of The Climb on HBO max.

Biography

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Martin grew up in Florida, the oldest of three girls. Her Parents, ______ and ______ Martin, both had careers as gymnasts. Through her parents, Martin was introduced to gymnastics at an early age but eventually decided to quit. Following her gymnastics career, Martin found her way into rock climbing.

Martin is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Human and Organizational Development. While attending Vanderbilt University, she competed as a Division I pole vaulter and in her senior year cleared a height of 3.95 meters at the SEC's Indoor Track and Field Championships. At the time, this was the greatest height cleared in Vanderbilt school history for women's pole vaulting.

Post college, Martin became a coach at ABC Kids Climbing Gym in Boulder, CO. In 20__ she was elected to USA Climbing's board of directors for a term of __ years.

In 2014, Martin first competed in American Ninja Warrior. Martin has continued to compete in American Ninja Warrior. [3]

Selected notable climbs

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Bouldering

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V12

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  • Mind Matters - Guanella Pass, CO

V11

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  • Bush Pilot - Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
  • Souvenir - Chironico, Switzerland
  • Pamplemousse - Brione, Switzerland
  • Cage Free - Boulder Canyon, CO

Single and Multi-pitch

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  • The Web (5.13B) - Eldorado Canyon, CO
  • The Beast (5.13A) - Rifle, CO
  • Snapdragon (5.13A) - Waterval Boven, South Africa  
  • Bad Attitude (5.13c) - Saint Antonin, France

References

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  1. ^ "Meagan Martin". Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website. 2019-05-04. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  2. ^ "Board of Directors". www.usaclimbing.org. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  3. ^ "Bio". Meagan Martin. Retrieved 2021-03-26.



Category:1989 births Category:American rock climbers Category:Living people Category:Vanderbilt University alumni Category:Female pole vaulters‎