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Greg Glassman Wiki (Crossfit CEO) Age, Wife, Biography, Family & More

Greg Glassman (born 22 July 1956) is an American businessman, gym trainer, producer, a fitness guide, and entrepreneur from San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, United States. He is well-known in the country as the Chief Executive Officer of a fitness company named “CrossFit Inc”.

Apart from a CEO, he is also the founder of this company. He is interested in gyming and athletes since childhood. Before opening his own organization, he used to work as a full-time trainer for some local gyms.

After some time, he opened his own organization titled “CrossFit” in the year 2009 along with his first wife “Lauren Jenai”. CrossFit is a company that promotes and deals with fitness services such as high-intensity interval training, callisthenics, grievous sport, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and others.

At present, he is a successful businessman. On 7 June 2020, Greg Glassman made a comment on racism, which makes him the part of headlines. He criticizes the protest of George Floyd’s death as “FLOYD-19” on his Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/CrossFitCEO/status/1269404726581288960?s=20

Many famous brands like Athletes and Reebok have shown their disagreement with Greg Glassman’s George Floyd Tweet. They have also cut their ties along with CrossFit Company[1]Forbes.

 

Early Life, Parents & Education

The Crossfit founder came to this world from his parents on 22 July 1956 in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, United States. He was born into a Christian family. The age of Greg Glassman is 63 years old (as of 2020).

His dad (name not known) worked at Hughes Aircraft as a rocket scientist. His mother was a homemaker. He has a younger sister in the family. He is not interested in studies, that’s why after completing his high school studies from a local private school, he didn’t study further.

Greg Glassman with his daughter

CrossFit CEO, Greg Glassman with his daughter

Glassman started gyming at a very early age. He decided to make a bright future in the field of athletics and fitness.  After dropping out of his studies in between, he started working as a personal trainer in the gym.

 

Wiki/Bio
Real Full Birth NameGreg Glassman.
Stage NameGreg.
ProfessionProducer, Gym Trainer, CEO of CrossFit Inc., and Businessman.
Age (As of 2019)63 years old.
Date of Birth July 22, 1956.
Birthplace/HometownSan Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, United States.
ReligionChristian.
GenderMale.
Ethnicity White.
NationalityAmerican.
United-States
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian)Straight.
Zodiac Birth SignCancer.
Physical Statistics
Height (Tall)Feet & Inches: 5' 8".
Centimeters: 172 cm.
Meters: 1.72 m.
WeightKilograms: 85 Kg.
Pounds: 187.39 lbs.
Eye ColorGrey.
Shoe Size (UK)9.
Hair ColorBrown.
Family
ParentsFather: Name Not Known.
Mother: Homemaker.
SiblingsSister: 1 (name not known).
Personal Life Relationship
Marital StatusMarried.
Wife 1. Lauren Jenai (Divorced).
2. Maggie Robinson.
KidsDaughter: 1 (name not available).
Social media Twitter: @CrossFitCEO (40K + subscribers).
Education
Highest QualificationGraduation.
School Local Private School.
Wealth
Net worth$80-90 million USD (as in 2020).
Last Updated On 8 June 2020 (©️ Copyright - Dreshare.com).

 

Wedding with Spouse Lauren Jenai & Children

The 63-year-old man married twice in his life. Firstly, he was in a relationship with his lover “Lauren Jenai”. After dating for some time, Greg Glassman got married to his first wife Lauren. Jenai is also a fitness trainer.

Greg Glassman's ex-wife Lauren Jenai

Greg Glassman’s ex-wife – Lauren Jenai

Together they launched a fitness organization titled “CrossFit”. Both of them took 50-50% of company shares. After some time, the couple divorced because of their personal problems.

After divorce, Greg becomes the full partner of CrossFit. After some time, Glassman tied in a knot with a businesswoman named “Maggie Robinson”. Currently, he lives a happy life with his wife in the United States. Greg Glassman is also the father of a beautiful daughter.

 

Some Lesser Known Facts About Greg Glassman

Greg Glassman founder of Crossfit

  • CrossFit’s CEO started his career as a gymnastics coach in the year 1974.
  • As a coach, he trained many celebrities.
  • He took professional training in many great Southern California gyms.
  • After gaining experience, he established his own fitness organization named “CrossFit” in the year 2000.
  • Firstly, he promoted CrossFit through radio and television advertisements.
  • After one year, he launched the professional website of the organization in 2001.
  • At present, CrossFit is one of the famous fitness organizations.
  • CrossFit provides many fitness facilities worldwide.
  • He also provides online training plans and diet charts also to his followers and students.
  • From his career, he earned the net worth of $80-90 million USD (as in 2020).
  • Greg Glassman also produced a film titled “Every Second Count”.
  • He also honoured by the United States Sports Academy.
  • His company CrossFit also deals in gym apparel.

Greg Glassman career & net worth

  • They collaborate with famous fitness models to promote their products online.
  • Many famous doctors and physicians provide their valuable lectures through the website of the company.
  • There are also many web seminars available on the official site of CrossFit.
  • The headquarters of the company are present in Santa Cruz, USA.
  • They provide services all around the world.
  • The co-founder of the company was his ex-wife Lauren Jenai.

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