Martyn Brewer (2021) - Hall of Fame - Murray State University Athletics

Martyn Brewer

Induction:
2021

Martyn Brewer - Track & Field (1974-78)

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Brewer left a legacy of high-level performances in what was the golden age of men’s track & field at Murray State for hall of fame coach Bill Cornell.
Brewer’s arrival in Murray was heralded by a visit from the brother of Coach Bill Cornell. Brewer didn’t know at the time, but he and Coach Cornell shared his hometown of Chelmsford, England. It wasn’t long after, the 17-year old Brewer was headed for Murray, Ky.
Was part of the Racers' All-America two-mile relay team that was one of the top teams in the nation in 1977.
Teamed with Tony Keener, David Warren and Pat Chimes for the Murray State record of 7:22.
In 1976 and 1977, Brewer qualified for the NCAA D-I Cross Country championships where he turned in an 82nd and 60th place finishes.
As the underclassmen among older runners, Brewer was pushed to be his best by the likes other Racer stars including David Rafferty, David Warren and Jeremy Dolin.
Teamed with Rafferty and Chimes to set the MSU Distance Medley Relay record of 9:37 in 1978.
Brewer had a best time in the 1500M run of 3:44.
Also qualified for the NCAA championships in the three-mile run, earned All-OVC status in every year he was at MSU in cross country and indoor and outdoor track & field.
After MSU, Brewer competed as a professional road racer.
He was ranked in the world’s top-10 at one point for the 8K (22:54), 10K (28:32), 10 miles (46:47) and half marathon (1:02.07).
His career in sports marketing matched his success in running.
In 1988, he started his career in sports marketing working at NIKE. He moved back to Europe to be European Sports Marketing Manager for NIKE based in The Netherlands.
In 1992 he worked with the NBA, European leagues, world class athletes and federations in Track and Field. In 1994, he left NIKE to become Senior VP and Director of Global Sports Marketing for Adidas, where he negotiated contracts with FIFA (2002 & 2006 World Cup), IAAF, Association of Tennis Professional, New Zealand All Blacks Rugby and European soccer players.
Moved back to the USA in 2001 where he handled global sports Icons in rugby, soccer, golf, swimming and track & field.
In 2004 Brewer accepted the role of Senior VP of Sports Marketing at Adidas America.
After leaving Adidas in 2011 he went to work with Andre Agassi in his business ventures, but returned to Adidas in 2016.
Retired since 2019, Brewer lives in Portland, Oregon.
Brewer is a 1983 graduate of Murray State with a degree in health & recreation.