Jay Glynn

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 9th, 2000

As a young boy, Jay had a natural athletic aptitude. He developed impressive skills in several sports, but it was his courage and tenacity. Indeed his out and out doggedness, that made him stand out.

He began working out at the Brockville “Y”. It was the boxing coaches there that presented him with the potent combination of art, strength, courage and conditioning and lured him into the ring. He joined the Ottawa Beaver Boxing Club for further training. Jay achieved Ontario Championship Certificates from 1985 – 1988 and was a member of Team Canada in 1985 and 1988. He was the Ontario Light Heavyweight Champion from 1985 to 1988. He won a silver medal in the Olympic trials for Team Canada. A silver in Greece and a silver medal at the National Championships in Edmonton, all in 1988.

Jay is also a master swimmer, plays competitive squash. An avid cyclist and a cross-country skier, he was “All Ontario” track & field, excelling in distance running in high school.