Brian Glencross Explained

Brian Glencross
Birth Date:1 May 1941
Birth Place:Narrogin, Western Australia

Brian Alan Glencross OAM[1] (1 May 1941 – 30 December 2022) was an Australian field hockey player and coach. As a member of the Australian National Men's Hockey Team, he won a bronze medal and a silver medal at consecutive Olympic Games – the bronze at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and the silver four years later, when Mexico City hosted the Games. As a player, he represented Australia from 1964 to 1974, playing in 93 games. He coached the Australian women's hockey team from 1980 to 1992.[2]

Glencross died after a long battle with neurological disease on 30 December 2022, at the age of 81.[3] [4]

Coaching results at major tournaments:

Glencross was appointed the inaugural Australian Institute of Sport women's coach in 1984 and held the position to 1995.

Recognition

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glencross, Brian Alan, OAM. It's an Honour. 22 September 2013.
  2. Web site: Brian Glencross. Sport Australia Hall of Fame. 25 September 2020.
  3. Web site: Butler . Steve . Brian Glencross: WA hockey great dies at the age of 81 after battle with neurological disease . The West Australian . 30 December 2022 . 30 December 2022.
  4. Web site: Brian Glencross . Olympedia . 13 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Brian Glencross. WAIS website. 19 September 2017.
  6. Web site: Glencross, Brian Alan. It's an Honour. 22 September 2013.
  7. Web site: Glencross, Brian Alan: Centenary Medal. It's an Honour. 22 September 2013.
  8. Web site: Hall of Fame. Hockey Australia website. 19 September 2017.