Glenn Garrison (born March 25, 1974) is an American wrestler who won a bronze medal in the 66 kg Greco-Roman event at the 2011 Pan American Games. He was also third at the 2004 World Cup. Domestically, he held the 2007 and 2010 U.S. Open title, placing second in 2011, third in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2012, and fourth in 2004 and 2009.[1]

Glenn Garrison
Glenn Garrison (in blue) during match in 2005
Personal information
Born (1974-03-25) March 25, 1974 (age 50)[1]
Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Greco-Roman and Folkstyle
ClubU.S. Army WCAP[1]
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara 66 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing Clackamas Community College
NJCAA Championships
Gold medal – first place 1997 Bismark 142 lb
Silver medal – second place 1996 Bismark 142 lb
Representing Montana State–Northern
NAIA Championships
Gold medal – first place 1998 Primm 142 lb

Garrison attended a high school in Beaverton, Oregon,. He placed second in the 1992 Oregon high school state championships, and won the 1996 Junior College national title for Clackamas Community College before winning a NAIA national title for Montana State-Northern.[1]

After retiring from competitions he served as an assistant wrestling coach at NCAA Division II Western Colorado University.[2]

Garrison is married to Joey. He has two stepchildren, Halsey and Jordan, and a grandson, Gage.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "NO. 3 - GLENN GARRISON, Colorado Springs, Colo (U.S. Army)". in 55 kg/121 lbs. Greco-Roman U.S. OPEN PLACEMENTS. grfx.cstv.com
  2. ^ GLENN GARRISON Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach. THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY
  3. ^ Michelle Thilges (June 03, 2007) US NATIONALS CHAMPION GLENN GARRISON HOPING PERSISTENCE POSITIVE APPROACH PAYS OFF. teamusa.org