LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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1999

Swimmer

Bruce Robertson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2018

Swimmer

Ryan Cochrane

Island Swimming Club

2013

Swimmer

Stephanie Dixon

University of Victoria, Pacific Coast Swimming

1998

Swimmer

Pamela Rai

Hyack Swim Club, Victoria Olympian Swim Club, University of Victoria Vikes

2003

Builder, Swimmer

Marion Lay

2008

Coach

Tom Johnson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds

2013

Builder

Paul Jenkins

Comox Valley Aquatic Club

2006

Swimmer

Lenora Fisher (Gilchrist)

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

1998

Builder

Guiseppe “Flip” Filipelli

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2022

Swimmer

Donovan Tildesley

Arbutus Swim Club, UBC Thunderbird 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 …