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


2023
Swimmer
Mike Mintenko
Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins


2009
Swimmer
Lauren van Oosten
Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team, University of Calgary


2004
Builder
Tör Bengtson
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


2007
Swimmer
Greg Streppel
University of Victoria / Island Swimming Club


1980
Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer
Wade Flemons
Hollyburn Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


1980
Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer
Graham Welbourn
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


2014
Swimmer
Annamay Pierse
UBC Thunderbirds


2004
Swimmer
Mark Versfeld
UBC Thunderbirds, Pacific Dolphin Swim Association


1998
Swimmer
Leslie Cliff
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club


2007
Swimmer
Greg Streppel
University of Victoria / Island Swimming Club

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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