LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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1999

Swimmer

Elaine Tanner

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Eugene Gyorfi

Hyack Swim Club, Simon Fraser University

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Rob Baylis

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2007

Builder

Dorothy Liedtke

Victoria Amateur Swimming Club / Island Swimming Club

2013

Builder

Paul Jenkins

Comox Valley Aquatic Club

2011

Swimmer

Susan (Sloan) Kelsey

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2007

Builder

Dorothy Liedtke

Victoria Amateur Swimming Club / Island Swimming Club

1998

Swimmer

Pamela Rai

Hyack Swim Club, Victoria Olympian Swim Club, University of Victoria Vikes

2004

Swimmer

Mark Versfeld

UBC Thunderbirds, Pacific Dolphin Swim Association

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Wade Flemons

Hollyburn Swim Club, 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 …