LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2019

Builder

Mel Zajac Sr.

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2002

Swimmer

Bill Mahoney

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2023

Swimmer

Mike Mintenko

Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins

2025

Legacy Facility

Saanich Commonwealth Place

2015

Swimmer

Brian Johns

Richmond Racers / Rapids, UBC Thunderbirds

1998

Swimmer

Ralph Hutton

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

1998

Swimmer

Ralph Hutton

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

2014

Swimmer

Annamay Pierse

UBC Thunderbirds

2010

Builder

Doug Perks

Simon Fraser University

2004

Coach

Marge Savage

Simon Fraser University

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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 …