LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Bruce Berger

Vernon Kokanee Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club

2008

Coach

Ron Jacks

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

2009

Swimmer

Lauren van Oosten

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team, University of Calgary

2017

Swimmer

Kelly Stefanyshyn

UBC Thunderbirds

2004

Builder

Tör Bengtson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2001

Swimmer

Ron Jacks

Vancouver “Y” Swim Club

2008

Coach

Tom Johnson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Rob Baylis

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2006

Swimmer

Ian McKenzie

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2022

Coach

Ted Simpson

Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country 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 …