LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2004

Coach

Paul Savage

Simon Fraser University

2010

Builder

Doug Perks

Simon Fraser University

2025

Legacy Facility

Saanich Commonwealth Place

2008

Swimmer

Walter Wu

Richmond Racers / Rapids

1998

Coach

Howard Firby

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

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

2008

Coach

Tom Johnson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, UBC Thunderbirds

2017

Swimmer

Kelly Stefanyshyn

UBC Thunderbirds

1999

Swimmer

Gail Amundrud

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2000

Coach

Deryk Snelling

Canadian Dolphin Swim 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 …