LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2002

Swimmer

Bill Mahoney

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2025

Builder, Coach

Dr. Peter Vizsolyi

2003

Swimmer

Stephen Pickell

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2006

Swimmer

Ian McKenzie

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2011

Swimmer

Susan (Sloan) Kelsey

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2001

Coach

Archie McKinnon

Victoria YMCA (Victoria Flying Y)

2023

Swimmer

Rick Say

Salmon Arm Sockeyes Summer Club, University of Victoria

2018

Swimmer

Ryan Cochrane

Island Swimming Club

2019

Builder

Mel Zajac Sr.

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2008

Swimmer

Walter Wu

Richmond Racers / Rapids

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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 …