LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2002
Builder
Mies Schootman
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2000
Coach
Percy Norman
Vancouver Amateur Swim Club
1980
Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer
Rob Baylis
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2019
Builder
Mel Zajac Sr.
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2003
Swimmer
Donna-Marie Gurr
Arbutus Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2015
Swimmer
Brian Johns
Richmond Racers / Rapids, UBC Thunderbirds
1999
Coach
George Gate
Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club
2008
Swimmer
Walter Wu
Richmond Racers / Rapids
2002
Swimmer
Bill Mahoney
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
2000
Coach
Deryk Snelling
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

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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