Erin

Martin

Quick Facts

• Martin tried Nordic skiing at the encouragement of her friend and teammate, Heather Galeotalanza, in March 2019
• She developed her impairment after a climbing accident
• Immediately fell in love with the freedom and adventure that goes along with exploring trails
• Since trying Nordic skiing she’s been training hard and working on improving her power and endurance for skiing.
• Her parents are Roger and Sharon Martin and she has one sibling, Gerrad Martin.
• Erin's hobbies are rowing, biking, camping and crossword puzzles. A fun fact about Erin is that she is a pro level napper.
• Oksana Masters is her sporting idol
• Her most memorable sporting moment was placing 3rd at US Sit Ski Nationals which earned her a qualification spot on the US Paralympic team
• Her favorite thing about Nordic skiing is the opportunity to train and race in some of the most beautiful places in the world.
• Three words to best describe Erin are: helper, planner, goal-oriented.

Career Highlights

• 2021 Canmore World Cup, 10th (cross-country skiing)

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian
• Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, 15th (7.5km - Sitting - Women), 16th (1km Sprint - Sitting - Women)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2025 – (3km Pursuit - Sitting - Women), 6th (7.5km Sprint - Sitting - Women), 7th (12.5km Individual - Sitting - Women)
• Years of participation: 12.5km Individual - Sitting - Women 2025; 3km Pursuit - Sitting - Women 2025; 7.5km Sprint - Sitting - Women 2025
• Top finish: – 2025 (3km Pursuit - Sitting - Women)