LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2019

Builder

Mel Zajac Sr.

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2000

Swimmer

Wendy Cook-Hogg

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2015

Swimmer

Michael Edgson

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

2009

Builder

Margaret Durward

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2025

Builder

Tom Bryce

2008

Swimmer

Jessica Deglau

Vancouver Pacific Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2000

Swimmer

Shannon Smith

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, Lord Byng Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club

2002

Builder

Mies Schootman

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2023

Swimmer

Rick Say

Salmon Arm Sockeyes Summer Club, University of Victoria

2004

Swimmer

Mark Versfeld

UBC Thunderbirds, Pacific Dolphin Swim Association

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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 …