2008-09 Men's Swimming and Diving Roster
Scott Martin
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Columbus, Ohio
- High School:
- St. Charles Prep School
"My Favorite Mizzou Memory" (Video)
2009-10 (SOPHOMORE) - Placed tenth at the Big 12 Championships in 100 fly (48.96)... also finished tenth in the consolation race for 100 breast (57.67)... also recorded personal bests in the 100 free (45.83) and 200 IM (1:50.54)...
2008-09 (FRESHMAN) - Took eighth at the Big 12 Championship in the 100 butterfly (48.56).
HIGH SCHOOL - High school team won the 2008 Ohio State Championship team title ... member of school's state champion 200 and 400 free relay squads ... two-time team MVP ... 13-time high school All-American ... holds the school record in the 100 fly ... swam club for New Albany Aquatics Club under Head Coach Brad Burget ... member of the team that broke the national age group record in the 200 medley relay ... swam on same club team as freshman teammate Michael Lopresti.
PERSONAL - Scott Martin is the son of Thomas and Roxanne Martin ... both parents graduated from the Ohio State University ... has one sister, Katie (15) ... majoring in journalism ... uncle Randy Rosler swam at the University of South Carolina.
FAST FACTS:
Why did you choose Missouri?
I heard about Mizzou because of the swim program and committed because the journalism school matched my academic needs.
How has the program at Mizzou made you a better swimmer?
The difference in the mental aspect between high school and college swimming has challenged me, and the staff here has helped me deal with that and become a more complete athlete.
What is your best memory with the team?
Walking back to our bench after finishing the 200 IM at Big 12's my freshman year and having the whole team cheering for me and congratulating me. Success is better when it's shared with teammates.
Favorite food:Burrito Bowl
What's on your iPod:Whatever my audiophile roommates give me, plus some Smashing Pumpkins, Dave Matthews Band and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite sports star:In the fall, Mike Vick; in the winter, Kobe (Blake Griffin's moving up that list); in the spring and summer, Derek Jeter, A-Rod, and Tex
Favorite movie:It's too hard to say a favorite, but the best I have seen lately has got to be "The Fighter"
Quote to live by:"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok." -Shaquille O'Neal
