LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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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

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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 …