Glenn Eller

Glenn Eller, born on January sixth, nineteen eighty-two, in Houston, Texas, is a distinguished American trap shooter and a five-time U.S. Olympic athlete. His remarkable journey in the world of shooting sports has seen him compete in the Olympic Games in the years two thousand, two thousand four, two thousand eight, two thousand twelve, and two thousand sixteen. Notably, at the 2008 Summer Olympics, he achieved a historic milestone by winning the gold medal in men's double trap, setting both an Olympic Record and a Final Olympic Record in the process.

Raised in a supportive family, Glenn is the son of Clara Anne (née Rackley) and Walton Glenn Eller Jr. He honed his skills early on, attending James E. Taylor High School in Katy, a suburb of Houston. His dedication to the sport was evident from a young age, as he became the first American to win the British Open Sporting Clay junior title in nineteen ninety-six. Additionally, he claimed the title of U.S. National Sporting Clay subjunior champion in nineteen ninety-four.

Beyond his achievements in sport shooting, Glenn Eller serves his country as a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army. He is a proud member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), stationed at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he continues to inspire others with his commitment to excellence and service.