LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

2022

Swimmer

Richard Weinberger

Vernon Kokanee Swim Club, Pacific Sea Wolves, Surrey Knights Swim Club, Pacific Coast Swimming, University of Victoria, UBC Thunderbird Swim Club

2022

Coach

Ted Simpson

Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country Club

2023

Swimmer

Mike Mintenko

Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins

2015

Swimmer

Brian Johns

Richmond Racers / Rapids, UBC Thunderbirds

2008

Swimmer

Walter Wu

Richmond Racers / Rapids

2005

Builder

Jack Kelso

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds

1999

Builder

Alan Harvey

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2017

Swimmer

Kelly Stefanyshyn

UBC Thunderbirds

2004

Coach

Paul Savage

Simon Fraser University

2018

Swimmer

Ryan Cochrane

Island Swimming 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 …