LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2007
Builder
Dorothy Liedtke
Victoria Amateur Swimming Club / Island Swimming Club
2009
Swimmer
Ann Meraw
Vancouver Amateur Swim Club
2008
Swimmer
Walter Wu
Richmond Racers / Rapids
2001
Swimmer
Phyllis Dewar
Vancouver Amateur Swim Club
2003
Swimmer
Donna-Marie Gurr
Arbutus Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
1998
Coach
Howard Firby
Vancouver Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
1980
Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer
Wade Flemons
Hollyburn Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2007
Builder
Dorothy Liedtke
Victoria Amateur Swimming Club / Island Swimming Club
2004
Builder
Tör Bengtson
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2023
Swimmer
Mike Mintenko
Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins

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 …

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