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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.
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...
Nov 6, 2014 · COACH AND KIDS: In a March 1996 photo from the International Swimming Hall of Fame Pool in Fort Lauderdale, FLST coach Jack Nelson poses with some of his swimmers.
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...
He wrapped up 40 years of coaching by winning six national team titles, men’s/women’s or combined. “Not everybody is going to win a gold medal, but everyone who tries is a winner,” says Coach Nelson. Notable Achievements: 1976 Head Women’s USA Olympic Coach. Coach of 5 Olympic Medal Winners.
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...
