LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

2008

Coach

Ron Jacks

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

2025

Builder

Tom Bryce

2013

Swimmer

Stephanie Dixon

University of Victoria, Pacific Coast Swimming

2010

Builder

Doug Perks

Simon Fraser University

2002

Swimmer

Bill Mahoney

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2019

Builder

Mel Zajac Sr.

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Rob Baylis

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2000

Swimmer

Gary MacDonald

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, Simon Fraser University

2016

Swimmer

Joan Marjorie Langdon

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club

2000

Coach

Deryk Snelling

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 …