LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2013

Swimmer

Brittany Reimer

Surrey Knights Swim Club

2001

Coach

Archie McKinnon

Victoria YMCA (Victoria Flying Y)

2015

Swimmer

Michael Edgson

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Club, University of Victoria, Island Swimming Club

2013

Swimmer

Stephanie Dixon

University of Victoria, Pacific Coast Swimming

2003

Builder, Swimmer

Marion Lay

2003

Swimmer

Stephen Pickell

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2009

Swimmer

Lauren van Oosten

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team, University of Calgary

2018

Coach

Randy Bennett

Port Alberni Tsunami, UBC Thunderbirds, Island Swimming Club

2022

Coach

Ted Simpson

Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country Club

2005

Builder

Jack Kelso

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds

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Coaching Athletes to Medals

Born in Winnipeg, Canadian swimming legend, Ron Jacks’ sensational swimming career spans over 60 years – one that began as a kid swimming at the Vancouver YMCA and went on to include 14 Olympics either as a competitor or coach. He set seven Canadian records between 1965 and 1972, plus won Commonwealth and Pan American Games medals swimming freestyle and butterfly. Jacks represented Canada at three Olympics (Tokyo 1964, Mexico City 1968, Munich 1972). He was part of the 4×200-metre freestyle relay that finished fourth in Mexico City. Among his many accomplishments, Jacks has coached athletes to medals at the …