LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2002

Builder

Mies Schootman

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2003

Swimmer

Donna-Marie Gurr

Arbutus Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2013

Swimmer

Stephanie Dixon

University of Victoria, Pacific Coast Swimming

2009

Swimmer

Lauren van Oosten

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team, University of Calgary

2000

Swimmer

Wendy Cook-Hogg

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

1998

Swimmer

Pamela Rai

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

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Rob Baylis

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2004

Coach

Paul Savage

Simon Fraser University

2013

Swimmer

Brittany Reimer

Surrey Knights Swim Club

2003

Builder, Swimmer

Marion Lay

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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 …