About Gerry Martina
Lived 1928 – 1990 (aged 61–62). Gerry Martina was an Irish amateur wrestler.
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.
Biography 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.
At the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia, he participated in the men's light-heavyweight freestyle category, finishing a notable 4th. Four years later at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, he wrestled at light-heavyweight again.
After competing in the Olympics, he was a masseur for Ireland's football team.
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Who was Gerry Martina?
Irish wrestler
When was Gerry Martina born?
Gerry Martina was born in 1928 in Dublin.
When did Gerry Martina die?
Gerry Martina died in 1990.
What was Gerry Martina's occupation?
Gerry Martina was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Gerry Martina?
Gerry Martina was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerry Martina. https://biography.guide/gerry-martina/
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