Three- time Canadian Olympian Jon Cleveland has been a swimmer, a coach, and overseer for the installation of Myrtha pools for the USA Olympic Swimming Trials. First representing Canada at the Olympics in 1988 (Seoul), he medaled in the 400 medley relay (Bronze) in 1992 (Barcelona), and returned for his last Olympics as a competitor in 1996 (Atlanta).

The son of MLB pitcher Reggie Cleveland, Jon was also a sports anchor and reporter for TV station CFPL in London, Ontario for 5 years.

A contemporary and rival of famed Canadian swimmer Victor Davis, Jon's visit with us takes us back to his roots in swimming, his journey to greatness, and his passion for the aquatics industry and competitive swimming, as well as swimming for all. We hear him voice his thoughts and perceptions about lifeguard shortages, learn-to-swim and lesson programs, and why there is a greater need for them now than ever.

Join us for another riveting episode!

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Timeline for this episode

00:00:01 – Disclaimer

00:01:08 – Water Safety PSA

00:02:02 – Introducing Jon Cleveland

00:02:28 – Into the swimming world

00:06:25 – Move to Calgary

00:09:08 – Taking on Victor Davis

00:13:00 – Trevor Tiffany connection

00:14:32 – Corner Gas

00:16:01 – Broadcasting in London

00:17:36 – Coaching & teaching in Dallas

00:19:50 – From coaching to Myrtha

00:21:00 – Why multi-pool facilities?

00:26:40 – Myrtha = First Class

00:29:00 – What’s a Myrtha pool?

00:31:18 – Latest options

00:34:22 – Mobile option

00:35:00 – New projects

00:37:30 – Past the roadblocks

00:40:00 – New York initiatives

00:40:49 – Lifeguard shortages

00:42:30 – Race visualization

00:45:35 – Why not more learn-to-swim?

00:51:32 – Private school builds

00:55:50 – Out of the dark ages

01:00:30 – Contractor issues

01:03:23 – David Johnson

01:04:50 – Wrapping it up