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Gary Gullock

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Rowing

Age

66

Olympic History

Los Angeles 1984

Career Events

Rowing Men's Quadruple Sculls (M4x)

 

Gary's Story

Rower Gary Gullock crewed with Tony Lovrich, Tim McLaren and Paul Reedy in the men’s quadruple sculls in 1984, winning a silver medal. Australia bravely led for much of the race and was only caught right on the finish line by West Germany. Officials had to review a photo of the finish to decide the winner. Gullock became the first athlete from Ballarat to win an Olympic medal. He maintained a long relationship with rowing and later took up cycling, enjoying success at the national level as a veteran as well as contributing as an official.

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