Paul Martin, the author and world-class triathlete who has triumphed over teenage adversity and a left-leg amputation, was the winner of two medals at the Paralympic Games in Athens in 2004.

Martin, who graduated from UMass Lowell with a degree in mechanical engineering in June 1992 then lost half his leg in a car accident six months later, captured both his medals in cycling events, a silver in the men’s team sprint and a bronze in the men’s four-kilometer individual pursuit.

Martin, who last year saw the release of his memoir, "One Man’s Leg," continues to compete in triathlons around the world and is a member of the U.S. amputee hockey team. A resident of Boulder, Colo., he recently completed his LSAT’s and was planning to attend law school.

Martin Captures Two Medals at Athens Games

Paul Martin

Class of '92



Martin Captures Two Medals at Athens Games Paul Martin Class of '92 Paul Martin, the author and world-class triathlete who has triumphed over teenage adversity and a left-leg amputation, was the winner of two medals at the Paralympic Games in Athens in 2004. Martin, who graduated from UMass Lowell with a degree in mechanical engineering in June 1992 then lost half his leg in a car accident six months later, captured both his medals in cycling events, a silver in the men’s team sprint and a bronze in the men’s four-kilometer individual pursuit. Martin, who last year saw the release of his memoir, "One Man’s Leg," continues to compete in triathlons around the world and is a member of the U.S. amputee hockey team. A resident of Boulder, Colo., he recently completed his LSAT’s and was planning to attend law school.

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