Gayle Sierens is an American journalist and retired news anchor for WFLA-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program NewsChannel 8
Breakthrough:Called the play-by-play for an NFL regular season match on NBC, a historic first for a female broadcaster in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Gayle Sierens
- Full Name: Gayle Sierens
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program NewsChannel 8
- Current Role: Retired news anchor
- Current Employer: WFLA-TV
- Place of Birth: Jacksonville
- Birth Year: 1954
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mike Martin
Gayle Sierens Age
Gayle Sierens is about 72 years old as of 2026. Gayle Sierens was born in 1954.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Florida State University and Tampa Catholic High School.
- Florida State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communications
- Tampa Catholic High School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
Career & Work
Gayle Sierens' career includes news and reporting roles with WFLA-TV, a television station and WFSU-TV.
Organization: WFLA-TV
Role: News Co-Anchor
Period: 1985–2015
Details: Tampa, FL
Organization: WFLA-TV
Role: Sports Anchor and Reporter
Period: 1977–1985
Details: Tampa, FL · Hired as a field sports reporter at age 23, later becoming the region's first female sports anchor.
Organization: WFSU-TV
Role: Sports Reporter
Details: Tallahassee, FL · Gained her first broadcast experience as a reporter and public affairs host during university.
Rise to Fame
Gayle Sierens rose to prominence for her role on the television show Break of Day.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Break of Day (Host) — A public affairs talk show hosted during her early college years at WFSU
Notable Coverage
- NFL Regular Season Play-by-Play Commentary - NBC Sports - 1987 - Made history as the first woman to call a regular season game (Seahawks vs. Chiefs)
Awards & Achievements
- Florida Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Sports Reporting
Gayle Sierens Family & Relationships
Gayle Sierens is married to Mike Martin. She has 1 child, Maddie Martin.
- Children:
- Maddie Martin
Lesser Known Facts
- Her childhood nickname was 'Froggy' due to her distinctive, slightly lower-register raspy voice.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Gayle Sierens
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1954
- Place of Birth: Jacksonville
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mike Martin
- Children: Maddie Martin
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Mike Martin (Spouse)
- Maddie Martin (Child)
