Martin Hawkins – Track & Field

Martin HawkinsMartin William Hawkins (February 20, 1888 – October 27, 1959)

The 1912 120-yard hurdles bronze medalist at the Stockholm Olympics twice tied the world record of 15.2 in his specialty in addition to reigning as Oregon’s top point-scorer all three years. The former team captain attended law school at his alma mater and served as a Portland attorney, and remained as one of the state’s most distinguished judges for many years.

Hawkins was an innovative trainer and developer of the Ducks’ track tradition as head coach for 43 years. He was inducted into the University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997.