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  1. 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.

  2. 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...

  3. 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.

  4. Nov 5, 2014 · Jack Nelson, a US Olympic swimmer and coach, died in 2014 due to Alzheimer's disease. He coached five Olympic medalists and led the women's team to a world record in 1976.

  5. 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...

  6. 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.

  7. Nov 6, 2014 · Jack Nelson, one of the most influential figures in Fort Lauderdale's swimming scene, died Wednesday morning from complications related to Alzheimer's disease.

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