10 Facts About Judy Glenney

Judy Glenney was born on March 15,1949 and is an American National Weightlifting Champion and former IWF referee and coach.

Judy Glenney is noted for her influence as a pioneer in women's weightlifting.

Judy Glenney lifted in the first official American national women's meet held in 1981 in Waterloo, Iowa, overseen by USA Weightlifting.

From 1983 to 1989, Judy Glenney served as the chairwoman of the USWF Women's Committee.

Judy Glenney officiated at the first women's World Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, thus becoming the first woman to referee an international competition.

Judy Glenney served as a referee for the US Olympic team in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the first Olympic Games to include women's weightlifting.

In 2017, Judy Glenney's book, "Mom, I'm a Girl," was published, describing the challenges she faced when her daughter announced that she was a transgender woman.

Judy Glenney teaches children's Sunday school classes at Portland Bible Church where Gary is the pastor.

Judy Glenney is a teacher at Clark College with classes including tennis, walking, core conditioning, circuit fitness, and weight training.

Judy Glenney is involved with Stonecroft Ministries and holds regular Bible study classes at her home following with the teachings of her husband.