LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS
Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community
2003
Builder, Swimmer
Marion Lay
2002
Builder
Mies Schootman
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2000
Swimmer
Shannon Smith
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, Lord Byng Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club
2011
Swimmer
Susan (Sloan) Kelsey
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2018
Coach
Randy Bennett
Port Alberni Tsunami, UBC Thunderbirds, Island Swimming Club
2004
Swimmer
Patty Stenhouse
Ridge Swim Club
1999
Swimmer
Bruce Robertson
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2015
Swimmer
Michael Edgson
Nanaimo Riptide Swim Club, University of Victoria, Island Swimming Club
2000
Coach
Percy Norman
Vancouver Amateur Swim Club
2004
Coach
Marge Savage
Simon Fraser University
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 …
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