MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College head cross country and track and field coach Eric Putnam announced the addition of former Pioneer standout Addison Painter to the Pioneer coaching staff.
 
Painter returns to Marietta after spending a season at Marshall University, participating on the Thundering Herd track team while completing a master's degree. During the season, Painter was a conference runner-up and a regional qualifier in the long jump and set school records in both the indoor and outdoor season.
 
"Addison is one of the most successful track and field athletes in school history," said Putnam. "To add him to our coaching staff after he had a very successful year at NCAA Division I Marshall University is a really big deal for us. Addison has a passion for not just track and field but also for Marietta College. I am absolutely thrilled that he is coming back here!"
 
As a Pioneer, Painter was a four-time Ohio Athletic Conference champion, twice in the long jump category. He rewrote the Pioneer record book as he holds school records in indoor and outdoor long jump, indoor triple jump, heptathlon, and decathlon. Painter was named an All-Great Lakes Region Track Athlete eight times and was the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Marietta College Way-Weigelt Award.
 
Painter picked up some early coaching experience as he took part in several Pioneer Track Camps. He has worked with several age groups and skill levels, helping several prospective track athletes in improving their jumping skills. Painter has also assisted in instructing sprinters and hurdlers, making him a valuable addition to program.
 
Originally from Vermilion, Ohio, Painter graduated from Marietta in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism. He then recently completed his master's degree in Sport Management at Marshall.
 
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