LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2009

Swimmer

Lauren van Oosten

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team, University of Calgary

2015

Swimmer

Michael Edgson

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Club, University of Victoria, Island Swimming Club

2008

Coach

Tom Johnson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds

2023

Swimmer

Mike Mintenko

Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins

1998

Builder

Guiseppe “Flip” Filipelli

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2003

Swimmer

Donna-Marie Gurr

Arbutus Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

1998

Coach

Howard Firby

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2013

Swimmer

Stephanie Dixon

University of Victoria, Pacific Coast Swimming

2008

Swimmer

Jessica Deglau

Vancouver Pacific Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2010

Builder

Doug Perks

Simon Fraser University

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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 …