LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2005

Swimmer

Cheryl Gibson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2009

Swimmer

Lauren van Oosten

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team, University of Calgary

2008

Coach

Ron Jacks

Arbutus Swim Club, Vancouver Parks Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club, Victoria Olympians / Island Swimming Club, Pacific Coast Swimming

1998

Swimmer

Leslie Cliff

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2023

Swimmer

Mike Mintenko

Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins

2007

Builder

Dorothy Liedtke

Victoria Amateur Swimming Club / Island Swimming Club

2009

Builder

Margaret Durward

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2008

Coach

Tom Johnson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds

2015

Swimmer

Michael Edgson

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

1998

Builder

Guiseppe “Flip” Filipelli

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 …