LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2001

Coach

Archie McKinnon

Victoria YMCA (Victoria Flying Y)

1999

Coach

George Gate

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

2001

Swimmer

Sandy Gilchrist

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

2001

Swimmer

Ron Jacks

Vancouver “Y” Swim Club

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Bruce Berger

Vernon Kokanee Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Eugene Gyorfi

Hyack Swim Club, Simon Fraser University

1998

Swimmer

Pamela Rai

Hyack Swim Club, Victoria Olympian Swim Club, University of Victoria Vikes

1999

Swimmer

Elaine Tanner

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2022

Coach

Ted Simpson

Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country Club

2008

Swimmer

Jessica Deglau

Vancouver Pacific Swim Club, 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 …