LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2001

Coach

Archie McKinnon

Victoria YMCA (Victoria Flying Y)

2018

Swimmer

Ryan Cochrane

Island Swimming Club

2005

Swimmer

Cheryl Gibson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

1998

Swimmer

Leslie Cliff

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2001

Swimmer

Sandy Gilchrist

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

2023

Swimmer

Mike Mintenko

Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins

2014

Swimmer

Annamay Pierse

UBC Thunderbirds

2001

Swimmer

Ron Jacks

Vancouver “Y” Swim Club

2022

Coach

Ted Simpson

Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country Club

2006

Swimmer

Lenora Fisher (Gilchrist)

Ocean Falls Amateur 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 …