| Birth Date: | 11 August 1901 |
| Birth Place: | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Death Date: | 28 April 1987 (aged 85) |
| Death Place: | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Height: | 1.75m (05.74feet) |
| Weight: | 63kg (139lb) |
| Sport: | Athletics |
| Event: | 400–1500 m |
| Club: | Cercle des Sports Lausanne Stade Lausanne |
| Pb: | 400 m – 47.8 (1928) 800 m – 1:51.8 (1928) 1500 m – 3:58.1 (1934) |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
Paul-René Martin (11 August 1901 – 28 April 1987) was a Swiss middle-distance runner. He was the first Swiss sportsperson to compete at five Olympics, which he did from 1920 to 1936.
At every Olympics he competed in the 800 metres; he won a silver medal in 1924, behind Douglas Lowe, and failed to reach the final in other years. In 1928 and 1936 he also took part in the 1500 m event, and finished sixth in 1928. At the 1936 Games Martin also submitted an entry in the literature section of the art competition.[1]
Martin was the flag bearer for Switzerland three times: the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1936 Summer Olympics, and the opening ceremony of the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]
Martin finished third behind Edgar Mountain in the 880 yards event at the 1922 AAA Championships.[2] [3] [4]