Martin Ralph
Encyclopedia
Martin Ralph is an Australia
n sprint canoer
who competed in the mid 1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles
, he was eliminated in the repechages of the K-2 500 m
event. Subsequently, he began to coach with the VIS(Victorian Institute of Sport) and independently. Martin received the Australian Sports Medal from the Prime Minister and the Governor General for sporting achievement in the year 2000.
Martin's persona is easy going - never pretentious or overbearing - a relaxed style which translates to instant audience appeal. Martin's impeccable reputation as a reliable and solid act was earned through consistently fine performance. His material is refreshing, compelling and incisive - tailored and topical - clean and clever - often interspersed with an exciting array of unusual and unique props,invented and built by Martin.World records, yoyos, spinning tops and audience participation culminate in a performance that is constantly focused on maximum enjoyment.
http://www.martinralph.com
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n sprint canoer
Canoe racing
This article discusses canoe sprint and canoe marathon, competitive forms of canoeing and kayaking on more or less flat water. Both sports are governed by the International Canoe Federation ....
who competed in the mid 1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, he was eliminated in the repechages of the K-2 500 m
Canoeing at the 1984 Summer Olympics - Men's K-2 500 metres
The men's K-2 500 metres event was a pairs kayaking event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1984 Summer Olympics program.-Medalists:-Heats:21 crews were entered into the event on August 6...
event. Subsequently, he began to coach with the VIS(Victorian Institute of Sport) and independently. Martin received the Australian Sports Medal from the Prime Minister and the Governor General for sporting achievement in the year 2000.
Entertainment
Renowned as Australia's friendliest comedian Martin Ralph continues his presence at the cutting edge of corporate comedy talent. Martin is a twenty-five-year veteran of the national and international stand-up circuit which includes concert tour supports for Air Supply,The Supremes and is a regular cruise ship headliner .Martin's persona is easy going - never pretentious or overbearing - a relaxed style which translates to instant audience appeal. Martin's impeccable reputation as a reliable and solid act was earned through consistently fine performance. His material is refreshing, compelling and incisive - tailored and topical - clean and clever - often interspersed with an exciting array of unusual and unique props,invented and built by Martin.World records, yoyos, spinning tops and audience participation culminate in a performance that is constantly focused on maximum enjoyment.
http://www.martinralph.com