Mary Ormsby

Mary Ormsby (born 1960) is a Canadian journalist and sports editor for the Toronto Star.

Early life and education She was born in Toronto, Ontario, where she attended St. Richards Catholic Elementary School and Senator O'Connor College School.

After completing grade 12, she received a full scholarship to Ohio State University (OSU) as a member of the women's volleyball team. She was a two-time OSU Scholar-Athlete; team captain in 1979 and co-captain in 1980; an all-Big Ten selection in 1980; led the team to three Ohio Association of Intercollegiate Sports for Women titles; and also led them to the 1979 Minnesota Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women regional championship, which was part of a school-record-setting 37-win season. She graduated with a degree in journalism.

In 1995, she was inducted to the new Ohio State University Sports Hall of Fame. although she is still a contributor.

In 2024, she released a book called World's Fastest Man about the life of Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson.

Personal life Ormsby is married to former Toronto Star hockey writer Paul Hunter. They have four children.