Margie Martin

Margie Martin, also known as “The Marvelous One,” is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder and a two-time winner of the IFBB Wings of Strength Rising Phoenix World Championships (2015 and 2016). She announced her retirement from professional competition at the 2022 Ms. Olympia.
Biographical Information

Full Name Margaret V. Martin (née Smith)
Nickname The Marvelous One
Born February 7, 1979 (age 46)
Hometown Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Professional Debut 2014 IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow
Status Retired (as of 2022)

Career Highlights
Margie was a prominent figure in professional women’s bodybuilding, known for her powerful physique and posing ability. Her career was inspired after meeting eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney at her church as a teenager, and she later served in the U.S. Marine Corps before pursuing bodybuilding professionally.

Her notable achievements include:
Two-time Ms. Rising Phoenix Champion (2015, 2016)
IFBB Pro Card winner at the 2013 NPC USA Championships (heavyweight and overall winner)

Multiple pro-show wins, including the Toronto Pro Supershow and Omaha Pro
Second place at the 2020 Ms. Olympia

Post-Retirement
Since retiring from competition, Martin has pursued a Master’s degree in Sports Medicine and she remains involved in the fitness world through her social media presence and as an inspiration to aspiring athletes