LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2002

Swimmer

Mary Stewart (McIlwanie)

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2013

Swimmer

Stephanie Dixon

University of Victoria, Pacific Coast Swimming

2006

Swimmer

Ian McKenzie

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2009

Swimmer

Ann Meraw

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club

2004

Swimmer

Mark Versfeld

UBC Thunderbirds, Pacific Dolphin Swim Association

2016

Swimmer

Joan Marjorie Langdon

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club

2025

Builder, Coach

Dr. Peter Vizsolyi

2004

Swimmer

Mark Versfeld

UBC Thunderbirds, Pacific Dolphin Swim Association

2009

Builder

Margaret Durward

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2002

Swimmer

Mary Stewart (McIlwanie)

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 …