LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Rob Baylis

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2016

Swimmer

Joan Marjorie Langdon

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club

2015

Swimmer

Michael Edgson

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

2017

Swimmer

Kelly Stefanyshyn

UBC Thunderbirds

2019

Swimmer

Helen Stewart Hunt

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club

2019

Builder

Mel Zajac Sr.

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2005

Builder

Jack Kelso

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds

2013

Swimmer

Brittany Reimer

Surrey Knights Swim Club

2006

Swimmer

Ian McKenzie

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2014

Swimmer

Annamay Pierse

UBC Thunderbirds

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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 …