LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2015

Swimmer

Brian Johns

Richmond Racers / Rapids, UBC Thunderbirds

2003

Builder, Swimmer

Marion Lay

2004

Swimmer

Mark Versfeld

UBC Thunderbirds, Pacific Dolphin Swim Association

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Graham Welbourn

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2004

Coach

Marge Savage

Simon Fraser University

2005

Swimmer

Cheryl Gibson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2000

Swimmer

Shannon Smith

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, Lord Byng Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club

1998

Coach

Howard Firby

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2003

Swimmer

Stephen Pickell

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2004

Coach

Marge Savage

Simon Fraser University

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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 …