Peter Vizsolyi

Peter, a medical doctor with a specialization in Sports Medicine, has led the University of Victoria Vikes swim program as Head Coach from 1983 to 2024. With academic roles at UVic and UBC, he became an NCI Master Coach in 1986. As Chair of Swimming for the 1994 Victoria Commonwealth Games, Peter was instrumental in organizing the events and advocating for the Saanich Commonwealth Place.

He co-founded Island Swimming in 1988, serving as Technical Director there and at the Island National Swim Center until 2002, and has been with the University of Victoria - Pacific Coast Swimming Association since. A Vice-President of the Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association since 2000, Peter also contributes to various SNC Committees.

His own competitive background as a national finalist, under the tutelage of Canada's top coaches, has informed his coaching philosophy. His accolades include recognition from CIAU/CIS, the Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association, and SNC, including being named CIAU Co-Coach of the Year twice.  As the 2003 FISU World University Games Canadian Head Coach, he has also represented Canada internationally.

​​​​​​​Peter's coaching has guided twenty-one international athletes from the Vikes to over 200 national and international medals, including Commonwealth, Pan-Am, Pan-Pac, and Olympic honors.