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Jack Weyman Nelson (November 8, 1931 – November 5, 2014) was an All-American competition swimmer for the University of Miami who competed in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics in butterfly and served as a Hall of Fame swimming coach at Fort Lauderdale's Pine Crest School, the Jack Nelson Swim Club, and the University of Miami.
Nov 3, 2023 · Netflix’s sports biographical film ‘Nyad’ sheds light on Coach Jack Nelson’s presence in the life of renowned swimmer Diana Nyad. When Diana was an emerging swimmer, Nelson played an integral role in motivating her. However, their mentor-mentee relationship came to an end when he hurt her.
Nov 11, 2014 · Jack Nelson, an Olympic swimmer and coach who directed a quartet of American women to a surprising gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle relay at the 1976 Games in Montreal, died on Wednesday...
Nov 5, 2014 · Former US Olympic Coach and American Olympic swimmer Jack Nelson passed away this morning due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease according to CEO of the International Swimming Hall of...
Nelson was hooked on the sport that has made him a household name among swimmers the world over. He is the only man in swimming ever to hold the distinction of placing in the finals at the Olympics and then going on to serve as an Olympic head coach (1986 women’s Montreal team).
Nov 5, 2014 · FORT LAUDERDALE –Jack Nelson, who was a major force in coaching the American women to gold over the East Germans in the 400 free relay at the 1976 Olympics, passed away this morning from...
Nov 5, 2014 · Jack Nelson, Former Olympian and Olympic Swim Coach, Dies. The man more than any other responsible for shaping Fort Lauderdale's swim culture passed away this morning from complications due to Alzheimer's disease.
He graduated from Miami in 1960 and served as head swimming coach there from 1986-1990. His most recent honor is the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Man of the Year for 1993. This award came from his “home” town. Nationally, his peers named him president of the American Swim Coaches Association 1974-1976.
Nov 5, 2014 · Nelson was 1957 AAU indoor champion in the 200 fly. He later became a renowned coach, working with the Fort Lauderdale Swim Team, coaching over 30 high school state championship teams in Florida, and he was the 1976 US Olympic team women’s coach.
Nelson was 1957 AAU indoor champion in the 200 fly. He later became a renowned coach, working with the Fort Lauderdale Swim Team, coaching over 30 high school state championship teams in Florida, and he was the 1976 US Olympic team women’s coach.
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