About Mel Zajac
Lived 1956 – 1986 (aged 30). Mel Zajac was a Canadian swimmer.
Melvin Nicholas "Mel" Zajac (23 April 1956 – 13 July 1986) was a Canadian swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre breaststroke at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Zajac died in a kayak accident when his kayak got caught in a tide pool and overturned. His brother Marty died in an avalanche eight months later in Cariboo.
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Who was Mel Zajac?
Canadian swimmer (1956-1986)
When was Mel Zajac born?
Mel Zajac was born on 23 April 1956 in Vancouver.
When did Mel Zajac die?
Mel Zajac died on 13 July 1986 in Chilliwack.
What was Mel Zajac's occupation?
Mel Zajac was a swimmer.
What nationality was Mel Zajac?
Mel Zajac was Canadian.
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