LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2023

Swimmer

Mike Mintenko

Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins

2018

Coach

Randy Bennett

Port Alberni Tsunami, UBC Thunderbirds, Island Swimming Club

1999

Swimmer

Gail Amundrud

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2003

Builder, Swimmer

Marion Lay

2001

Swimmer

Ron Jacks

Vancouver “Y” Swim Club

2004

Coach

Paul Savage

Simon Fraser University

2003

Swimmer

Donna-Marie Gurr

Arbutus Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2003

Swimmer

Noel Oxenbury (Morrow)

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club

2013

Builder

Paul Jenkins

Comox Valley Aquatic Club

1999

Swimmer

Bruce Robertson

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 …