Aucencio Martinez was right in the thick of the title hunt in nearly every 1500-meter and mile race at the NCAA Championships between 2004 and 2007. The former Adams State standout captured back-to-back NCAA titles in the mile in 2006 and 2007, anchored the Grizzlies to a DMR crown in 2006, and was a three-time All-America performer in the 1500 meters in 2004, 2005 and 2007. Martinez also added another All-America effort in the 800 meters in 2007. Outside of the collegiate scope, Martinez was a 1500-meter finalist at the 2006 USATF Outdoor Championships, where he finished seventh in 3:40.91.