LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

2022

Swimmer

Richard Weinberger

Vernon Kokanee Swim Club, Pacific Sea Wolves, Surrey Knights Swim Club, Pacific Coast Swimming, University of Victoria, UBC Thunderbird Swim Club

2006

Swimmer

Ian McKenzie

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

1998

Swimmer

Ralph Hutton

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

2008

Swimmer

Jessica Deglau

Vancouver Pacific Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

1998

Swimmer

Leslie Cliff

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2004

Builder

Tör Bengtson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2003

Builder, Swimmer

Marion Lay

2004

Builder

Tör Bengtson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2018

Coach

Randy Bennett

Port Alberni Tsunami, UBC Thunderbirds, Island Swimming Club

2005

Swimmer

Cheryl Gibson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

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Canada’s First Triple Medallist

Elaine Tanner is a pioneer in Canadian swimming. Nicknamed “Mighty Mouse” for her petite stature, Tanner was just 15 when she won four gold and three silver medals at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica. At 17, she became the first Canadian woman to earn a silver medal in the 100-metre backstroke at the 1968 Mexico Olympics. She also finished second in the 200-m back and was part of the bronze medal 4×100 freestyle relay team. Despite being the first Canadian triple medallist, and the first Canadian to win a swimming medal since 1928, Tanner’s achievements were not celebrated …