Originally from Colombia, South America, Jorge Marin brings 22 years of experience as a triathlete and 18 years as a coach. Beginning his journey as a collegiate athlete, he went on to compete at the highest levels of the sport, including finishing the prestigious IRONMAN World Championship.
Marin holds a bachelor's degree in Sports Science and began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the triathlon team at Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia. He later founded his own triathlon team and has successfully coached athletes of all levels, from beginners to elite competitors. His athletes, representing multiple countries, have competed on the international stage, including appearances at both the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships.
Since joining Warren Wilson College, Marin has played a key role in developing and expanding the collegiate triathlon program. Under his leadership, the Women's Triathlon team earned back-to-back NCAA Division III East Regional runner-up finishes and placed sixth at the Collegiate National Championship in his first season. He also led the establishment of the Men's Triathlon Club, expanding opportunities for student-athletes to participate in the sport.
With a strong emphasis on athlete development, team culture, and long-term success, Marin is committed to building Warren Wilson College into a nationally competitive NCAA Division III triathlon program, with the ultimate goal of contending for national championships.
