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Gael Martin

Gael Martin

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Birth dateAug 27, 1956
BirthplaceMelbourne, Australia
Height1.72 m
Weight90 kg

Gael Patricia Mulhall-Martin, née Mulhall, (27 August 1956) is a former Australian athlete who competed in the shot put and in the discus throw at the Olympic level and also had a career in powerlifting. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.74
#108 all-time
Discus Throw
63.00
1986 season best
19.00
Jul 27, 1986 · Edinburgh (GBR)
1986 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Record
National record · Shot Put 19.74
National record
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Shot Put 19.74 (#108 all-time), Discus Throw 63.00, 1986 season best 19.00 (Jul 27, 1986, Edinburgh (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · National record (Shot Put) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

19.74
#108 all-time
63.00
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
SP
19.00-Jul 27, 1986
↓
Edinburgh (GBR)
1985
SP
18.04-Oct 6, 1985
↓
Bruce Stadium, Canberra (AUS)
1984
SP
19.74-Jul 14, 1984
↓
Berkeley, CA (USA)
1984
DT
61.52-Jul 21, 1984
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
1983
SP
18.70-Mar 19, 1983
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1983
DT
59.94-Mar 20, 1983
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1981
DT
60.92-Mar 22, 1981
↓
Adelaide (AUS)
1980
SP
18.00-Jul 24, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
DT
54.90-Jul 31, 1980
↓
The XXII Olympic Games
1979
DT
63.00-Jan 11, 1979
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1978
SP
18.16-Jun 3, 1978
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
1978
DT
58.47-Jun 4, 1978
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
1977
DT
50.66-Sep 4, 1977
↓
Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER)

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.00-Jul 27Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.04-Oct 6Canberra IAAF World Cup, Bruce Stadium, Canberra
SP
16.71-Jan 18IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)

1984

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
55.88-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
DT
55.38-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
SP
19.19-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
DT
61.52-Jul 21Sacramento, CA
SP
19.33-Jul 21Sacramento, CA
SP
19.74-Jul 14Berkeley, CA
DT
60.76-Jul 14Berkeley, CA
SP
17.64-Apr 1Melbourne
SP
17.92-Mar 11Sydney
DT
60.78-Mar 11Sydney
SP
19.36-Mar 4Melbourne
SP
19.02-Jan 26Hamilton
DT
57.30-Jan 26Hamilton

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.79-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
17.79-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
17.79-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
DT
59.94-Mar 20Melbourne
SP
18.70-Mar 19Melbourne
SP
17.50-Feb 5Launceston

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.92-Mar 22Adelaide
DT
60.92-Mar 14Melbourne

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
54.90-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games
SP
18.00-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
56.50-Aug 26Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
DT
63.00-Jan 11Melbourne

1978

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.47-Jun 4Brisbane
SP
18.16-Jun 3Brisbane
DT
58.08-Mar 18Brisbane

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
50.66-Sep 4Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf

Honours

🥇

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

1986
🥇

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

1986
4

Canberra IAAF World Cup

Shot Put

1985
🥉

The XXIII Olympic Games

Shot Put

1984
8

The XXIII Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1984
5

Montréal IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1979
6

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gael Martin's Shot Put personal best?

Gael Martin's Shot Put personal best is 19.74, set on Jul 14, 1984 in Berkeley, CA (USA), #108 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gael Martin compete in?

Gael Martin competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Gael Martin perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 19.00, set on Jul 27, 1986 in Edinburgh (GBR).

How many medals has Gael Martin won?

Gael Martin has won 1 Olympic Games medal.