Hall of Fame
Recognition: Athlete
Martin Segovia was a three-time All-American in wrestling at 134 lbs. He was fifth in 1993 and national runner-up in 1994 and 1995. Segovia was 1995 Midwest Region Wrestler of the Year. That year he also was team captain and the UNK Male Athlete of the Year. During his wrestling career, UNK had two top ten NCAA finishes and hosted the 1995 national tournament. After graduating, Segovia returned to his home town, Garden City, Kansas. He taught social studies, was a central office administrator and coached wrestling. He was two-time Kansas Class 6-A High School Coach of the Year and compiled a 119-16 dual coaching record in eight years. Segovia is also head coach of the Garden City youth wrestling club, Greater Gold. The club won the 2009 team state championship. Since 2004, Segovia has been elementary assistant principal in Garden City.
