LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS
Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community
2023
Swimmer
Rick Say
Salmon Arm Sockeyes Summer Club, University of Victoria
2001
Swimmer
Sandy Gilchrist
Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club
2013
Swimmer
Brittany Reimer
Surrey Knights Swim Club
2017
Swimmer
Kelly Stefanyshyn
UBC Thunderbirds
2022
Coach
Ted Simpson
Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country Club
2002
Swimmer
Bill Mahoney
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2009
Swimmer
Ann Meraw
Vancouver Amateur Swim Club
2001
Swimmer
Sandy Gilchrist
Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club
2017
Swimmer
Kelly Stefanyshyn
UBC Thunderbirds
2003
Builder, Swimmer
Marion Lay

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 …
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