Gerry Martina
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 5 February 1928 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 3 April 1990 (aged 62) Dublin, Ireland |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Amateur wrestling |
Gerald "Gerry" A. J. Martina (5 February 1928 – 3 April 1990) was an Irish amateur wrestler who competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Martina was a rugby player before competing in wrestling. He trained Drogheda United in the 1950s and the League of Ireland XI team in the 1960s.[citation needed]
At the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia, he participated in the men's light-heavyweight freestyle category, finishing a notable 4th.[1] Four years later at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, he wrestled at light-heavyweight again.[1]
Martina was the British champion after winning the 1956 light-heavyweight title at the British Wrestling Championships.[2]
After competing in the Olympics, he was a masseur for Ireland's football team.[3]
