LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2002

Builder

Mies Schootman

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2018

Coach

Randy Bennett

Port Alberni Tsunami, UBC Thunderbirds, Island Swimming Club

2007

Builder

Dorothy Liedtke

Victoria Amateur Swimming Club / Island Swimming Club

2023

Swimmer

Mike Mintenko

Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins

2004

Builder

Tör Bengtson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2001

Coach

Archie McKinnon

Victoria YMCA (Victoria Flying Y)

2008

Coach

Ron Jacks

Arbutus Swim Club, Vancouver Parks Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club, Victoria Olympians / Island Swimming Club, Pacific Coast Swimming

2013

Builder

Paul Jenkins

Comox Valley Aquatic Club

1998

Swimmer

Ralph Hutton

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

1998

Swimmer

Leslie Cliff

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

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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 …