LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2008

Swimmer

Walter Wu

Richmond Racers / Rapids

2015

Swimmer

Michael Edgson

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Club, University of Victoria, Island Swimming Club

2000

Coach

Deryk Snelling

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2003

Builder, Swimmer

Marion Lay

2022

Swimmer

Donovan Tildesley

Arbutus Swim Club, UBC Thunderbird Swim Club

2004

Swimmer

Mark Versfeld

UBC Thunderbirds, Pacific Dolphin Swim Association

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Bruce Berger

Vernon Kokanee Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club

1999

Swimmer

Gail Amundrud

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2007

Swimmer

Greg Streppel

University of Victoria / Island Swimming Club

1998

Swimmer

Pamela Rai

Hyack Swim Club, Victoria Olympian Swim Club, University of Victoria Vikes

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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 …