Diego Martel

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDiego•Martel Barth-Hansen
Used nameDiego•Martel
Born15 January 1948 in Malabo, Bioko Norte (GEQ)
Died26 April 2021 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ESP)
Measurements175 cm / 67 kg
AffiliationsRCNT, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ESP)
NOC Spain

Biography

Diego Martel swam the 4x100 relay at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He swam for the Real Club Náutico de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. He earned 18 international caps with the Spanish national team, also competing at the 1967 Mediterranean Games. Martel studied medicine and became a neurosurgeon on Tenerife.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) ESP Diego Martel
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) Spain 10