# Clive Llewellyn

Clive Llewellyn (born 27 March 1953) is a Canadian wrestler and lawyer. He competed in the men's freestyle 68 kg wrestling category at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow "Olympedia – Clive Llewellyn". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 March 2024."Clive Llewellyn – Team Canada". Canadian Olympic Team. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2024."About Clive". Llewellyn Law. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
Llewellyn's wrestling achievements include winning a silver medal at the 1975 Pan American Games and placing fourth at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. He has been deeply involved in the administration and coaching of wrestling in Canada, serving as President of Wrestling Canada Lutte from 2007 to 2011"Canadian Olympic Style Wrestling Olympians". Wrestling Canada Lutte. Retrieved 13 May 2024..
Beyond his athletic career, Llewellyn is an accomplished lawyer, specializing in civil, corporate, and commercial litigation. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Ontario, a Master of Arts in Economics from Lakehead University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) from the University of Western Ontario"About Clive". Llewellyn Law. Retrieved 13 May 2024.. Since 2010, he has operated his own law firm in Calgary, offering a variety of legal services to clients.
Llewellyn is also known for his commitment to pro bono work, providing legal services to resource-constrained clients and community organizations. He has been recognized for his efforts in giving back to the community and supporting amateur sports through various initiatives, including founding and coaching multiple wrestling clubs in Calgary.

## Education and Legal Career

Llewellyn holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Ontario, a Master of Arts in Economics from Lakehead University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) from the University of Western Ontario. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1983 and has established himself as a highly regarded litigator specializing in civil, corporate, and commercial litigation. He has represented clients at all levels of the Canadian court system, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Since 2010, Llewellyn has run his own successful law firm in Calgary "About Clive". Llewellyn Law. Retrieved 13 May 2024..

## Wrestling career

Llewellyn's wrestling achievements include winning a silver medal at the 1975 Pan American Games in the 68 kg category and placing fourth at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. He is a National Champion and has been deeply involved in the administration and coaching of wrestling in Canada. He has served as Athlete Representative, Secretary-Treasurer, President, and Past President of Wrestling Canada Lutte (formerly CAWA) "Olympedia – Clive Llewellyn". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 May 2024."Clive Llewellyn – Team Canada". Canadian Olympic Team. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2024..

## Contributions and Recognitions

Llewellyn has been a member of the Legal Commission of United World Wrestling since 2008. He founded the Metro Toronto Wrestling Club and several other wrestling societies in Calgary. His contributions to the sport have been recognized with his induction into the Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame and the awarding of the Silver Star from the International Amateur Wrestling Federation for his service to wrestling"About Clive". Llewellyn Law. Retrieved 13 May 2024..

## Community Involvement

Beyond wrestling, Llewellyn has been active in community sports in Calgary, founding and coaching various amateur wrestling clubs and the Calgary Rangers Soccer Club. He has also coached community hockey and soccer, demonstrating his commitment to fostering local sports talent and engagement"About Clive". Llewellyn Law. Retrieved 13 May 2024..

## Achievements

* 1975 - Silver Medallist, Pan American Games (68 kg)
* 1976 - Olympic Games, Montreal (Freestyle 68 kg)
* 1978 - 4th place, Commonwealth Games (68 kg)
* 1980 - Olympic Games, Moscow (Freestyle 68 kg)
* 2008 to present - Legal Commission, United World Wrestling (formerly FILA)
* 1976, 1977 - Athlete Representative, Wrestling Canada Lutte (formerly CAWA)
* 2005-2007 - Secretary-Treasurer, Wrestling Canada Lutte (formerly CAWA)
* 2007-2011 - President, Wrestling Canada Lutte (formerly CAWA)
* 2011 to present - Past President, Wrestling Canada Lutte (formerly CAWA)
* 1977 - Founder, Metro Toronto Wrestling Club
* 1978-1979 - Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association Executive Committee Member
* 1983-1987 - Alberta Amateur Wrestling Association Executive Committee Member
* 1984-1990 - Founder, Organizer & Coach, Calgary Wrestling Club
* 1984-1985 - Treasurer, Alberta Amateur Wrestling Association
* 1985-1993 - Director, Calgary Amateur Wrestling Association
* 1991 - Founder, Organizer & Coach, Calgary Heat Wrestling Society
* 1991-1992 - President, Calgary Amateur Wrestling Association
* 1992 - Founder, Organizer & Coach, Calgary Rebels Wrestling Society
* 2004-2010 - Director, King of the Mat Wrestling Club
* 1988 - Olympic Torch Runner
* 1992 - Participant, Olympic Academy of Canada