The Story Behind the Name: The Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet

By Mark Wild on SwimSwam
Outside of the Mare Nostrum Swim Tour, the ever-evolving World Aquatics World Cup Series and the Pro Swim Series, the Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet in Vancouver has been one of the longest running high-caliber swim meets in the world. But who is Mel Zajac Jr.? And why does his name attract top talents including not only Canadians Josh Liendo and Maggie MacNeil, but also in past years world records holders such as Natalie Coughlin, Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte,