Martin Gillingham (born 9 September 1963, in Leicester)[1] is an English sports commentator and journalist.
He was educated at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, later dropped out of Harvard University in the United States, before going to Carnegie College in Leeds.
His best time was 49.82sec which he set in finishing third behind Edwin Moses and Kriss Akabusi in a Grand Prix meeting at Crystal Palace, London in July 1987.
During the 2012/13 season his Top 14 commentary was heard on channels around the world including on Setanta Ireland, Premier Sports in the UK and SuperSport in Africa.
The UK rights to French rugby moved to Sky Sports where Martin now commentates on the Top 14 matches.