
LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS
Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community


2001
Swimmer
Ron Jacks
Vancouver “Y” Swim Club


1980
Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer
Wade Flemons
Hollyburn Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


2002
Swimmer
Mary Stewart (McIlwanie)
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


2019
Builder
Mel Zajac Sr.
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


2006
Swimmer
Ian McKenzie
Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


1998
Swimmer
Ralph Hutton
Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club


2010
Builder
Doug Perks
Simon Fraser University


2003
Swimmer
Donna-Marie Gurr
Arbutus Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


2005
Builder
Jack Kelso
Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds


2008
Swimmer
Walter Wu
Richmond Racers / Rapids

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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