Clifton Martin - TFRRS Profile

Getting to know... Clifton Martin
Please list your preferred pronouns: He Him
Date of Birth: 7/19/2007
Birth Location: Kankakee, Illinois
 
Social Media
Instagram: world.of.cliff
Twitter Handle: clifton1martin
 
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Track and Field, Football, Basketball
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: National All-American, National Record Holder, 2x Jr. Olympic champ, 3x Regional Champ
What is your favorite sports memory? Winning a National Championship
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My high school track coach
 
Academics
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Biology
 
Family
Son of Lakitta Foster & Clifton Martin
Brothers and/or sisters: Caiden Martin, Cam Martin , Amiya Martin.
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? Cousin Jyaire Hill, University of Michigan football
 
Sport Participation/Enrollment History
Academic Year: 2029

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? Can draw and sing a little bit
What is your dream job? Radiologist
Why did you choose Chicago State? Felt very welcoming
Do you have a sports hero- who? Micheal Johnson, the 400m world record holder
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Drawing and Thrifting
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Rai Benjamin
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? I do not like losing
What is your favorite food? Pastas
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Cup Noodles
What or who motivates you to work hard? My auntie was my biggest supporter
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Have a short term memory about things out of your control.
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner. Caleb Dean, Rai Benjamin, Micheal Johnson
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Radiologist
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Jumped off a ledge into a pool
How many languages do you speak? English, Spanish, currently learning Mandarin