
LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS
Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community


2016
Swimmer
Joan Marjorie Langdon
Vancouver Amateur Swim Club


1999
Swimmer
Bruce Robertson
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


2004
Swimmer
Mark Versfeld
UBC Thunderbirds, Pacific Dolphin Swim Association


2001
Swimmer
Ron Jacks
Vancouver “Y” Swim Club


2017
Swimmer
Kelly Stefanyshyn
UBC Thunderbirds


2001
Swimmer
Phyllis Dewar
Vancouver Amateur Swim Club


1980
Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer
Eugene Gyorfi
Hyack Swim Club, Simon Fraser University


2013
Swimmer
Stephanie Dixon
University of Victoria, Pacific Coast Swimming


2022
Coach
Ted Simpson
Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country Club


2014
Swimmer
Annamay Pierse
UBC Thunderbirds

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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