LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Graham Welbourn

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2009

Swimmer

Ann Meraw

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club

2015

Swimmer

Brian Johns

Richmond Racers / Rapids, UBC Thunderbirds

2013

Swimmer

Stephanie Dixon

University of Victoria, Pacific Coast Swimming

1999

Coach

George Gate

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

1999

Builder

Alan Harvey

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2017

Swimmer

Kelly Stefanyshyn

UBC Thunderbirds

2022

Coach

Ted Simpson

Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country Club

2001

Coach

Archie McKinnon

Victoria YMCA (Victoria Flying Y)

2025

Builder, Coach

Dr. Peter Vizsolyi

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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 …