Robert Martin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Patrick•Martin
Used nameRobert•Martin
Born1 December 1900 in Louisville, New York (USA)
Died26 November 1942 in Massena, New York (USA)
AffiliationsLake Placid AC, Lake Placid (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Robert Martin slid for Lake Placid Athletic Club, winning three national championships as a mid-seat in 4-man, from 1933-35, with Curtis Stevens as his driver. In 1935, he and Stevens also slid to the North American 4-man title at Lake Placid. Martin lived in Massena, New York, and worked odd jobs, working at the Stevens House, as a caretaker for various camps in the area, at the aluminum plant in Massena, and at the farm of Dr. F. J. d’Avignon.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) USA Robert Martin
Four, Men (Olympic) United States 1 4

Olympic family relations