Gareth Rees truly earned the moniker "all-world" for his exploits on the international rugby stage in the 1980's and 1990's. Not only is he the only player to have suited up for his country in all four rugby World Cup tournaments, he is the most capped Canadian player in history. He is also the country's leading international points scorer and sixth all-time in the world with 493 points. Having received his introduction to rugby at Willows elementary and Saint Michaels University School, Rees captained Canada's national junior team at the age of 17 before playing four seasons at U.Vic. In 1986 he had his first taste of playing for an overseas club in Britain and a year later was the lone non-Brit to play for the professional London Wasps in England's premier league. During a second stint with the team in the 1990's, he helped the Wasps advance to two straight Cup final appearances. He would play or coach professional teams in Europe through the 2002 season. Rees had his first World Cup action for Canada in 1987 at age 19, as one of eight Victoria players in the lineup. Through that and three subsequent appearances in 1991, 1995 and 1999 he helped give his country a high profile on the world rugby stage. Rees went on to make significant contributions in the boardroom as Rugby Canada's CEO.

The Victoria Amateur Swimming Club has built a legacy that no community club can match. The club recognized its 90th anniversary in 1993 and celebrated decades of providing top-quality instruction and a competitive environment for young swimmers. Founded in 1913, the club began in outdoor facilities on the Gorge. It moved to the new, heated, salt-water pool at the Crystal Garden in 1925 and hosted many high level meets over the following 46 years. Renamed the Victoria Olympians they moved to Victoria Crystal Pool in 1971 and to Commonwealth Place in 1993. The club has seen seven of its athletes qualify for the Olympics and continues to be a force as a member club of Island Swimming.