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In Memoriam: Dr. Norman Gledhill
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Dr. Norman Gledhill, who passed away on January 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is remembered by his wife Dawn, sons Scott (Sara) and Ryan (Leighellen), grandsons Reid, Cole, and Jaiman, his brother Victor, and an extensive community of family, friends, colleagues, and former students worldwide.
Dr. Gledhill was a visionary scholar, dedicated mentor, and leader in exercise science and medicine. He was a founding member of the PAR-Q+ Collaboration and was instrumental in the design, implementation, and ongoing revisions of the PAR-Q, PAR-Q+, and ePARmed-X+.
Over his distinguished career, he shaped the field through groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. His contributions spanned high-performance sport, sports medicine, occupational physiology, and public health, influencing national and international policies on fitness, doping control, and physical activity standards.
His work was instrumental in establishing Canada’s Doping Control Agency, leading research on ergogenic aids, cardiovascular physiology, and occupational fitness standards, and developing evidence-based fitness assessment programs. His efforts shaped national guidelines, advanced safety protocols in the fitness industry, and influenced generations of professionals in sports science and public health.
A tireless advocate for physical activity, Dr. Gledhill played a key role in major international conferences and policy initiatives, helping to bridge the gap between research and practice. His leadership in amateur sport development and collaborations with elite athletes and teams, including the NHL, Canadian national teams, and Olympic programs, left a lasting impact on the world of sport and human performance.
Dr. Gledhill’s legacy will endure through the lives he enriched, the knowledge he shared, and the inspiration he provided to all who had the privilege of working with him. His passion, integrity, and “joie de vivre” will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.