LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2004

Builder

Tör Bengtson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2004

Swimmer

Mark Versfeld

UBC Thunderbirds, Pacific Dolphin Swim Association

2001

Swimmer

Ron Jacks

Vancouver “Y” Swim Club

2004

Coach

Marge Savage

Simon Fraser University

2003

Swimmer

Stephen Pickell

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2007

Builder

Dorothy Liedtke

Victoria Amateur Swimming Club / Island Swimming Club

2008

Swimmer

Jessica Deglau

Vancouver Pacific Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2013

Builder

Paul Jenkins

Comox Valley Aquatic Club

2004

Coach

Paul Savage

Simon Fraser University

2005

Builder

Jack Kelso

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds

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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 …