Martin, Gael (1956–)

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Martin, Gael (1956–)

Australian track-and-field athlete. Name variations: Gael Mulhall; Gael Mulhall-Martin. Born Gael Mulhall, Aug 27, 1956, in Australia.

At Los Angeles Olympics, won a bronze medal in the shot put (1984); at national championships, placed 1st in the shot put (1976–81, 1983–87); after Pacific Conference Games (1981), was put under suspension for failing a drug test.

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