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LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS
Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community
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2007
Swimmer
Greg Streppel
University of Victoria / Island Swimming Club
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1998
Swimmer
Ralph Hutton
Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club
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2002
Builder
Mies Schootman
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
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2015
Swimmer
Brian Johns
Richmond Racers / Rapids, UBC Thunderbirds
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2000
Coach
Percy Norman
Vancouver Amateur Swim Club
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2003
Builder, Swimmer
Marion Lay
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2007
Builder
Dorothy Liedtke
Victoria Amateur Swimming Club / Island Swimming Club
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1980
Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer
Graham Welbourn
Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
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2022
Coach
Ted Simpson
Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country Club
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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 …
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