LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2023

Swimmer

Mike Mintenko

Pacific Dolphins, UBC Dolphins

2008

Coach

Ron Jacks

Arbutus Swim Club, Vancouver Parks Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club, Victoria Olympians / Island Swimming Club, Pacific Coast Swimming

2022

Coach

Ted Simpson

Vancouver Y Torpedoes, Hollywood Country Club

2005

Swimmer

Richard Pound

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

2002

Swimmer

Bill Mahoney

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2009

Swimmer

Lauren van Oosten

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team, University of Calgary

2001

Swimmer

Ron Jacks

Vancouver “Y” Swim Club

2005

Swimmer

Richard Pound

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

2015

Swimmer

Brian Johns

Richmond Racers / Rapids, UBC Thunderbirds

2013

Swimmer

Stephanie Dixon

University of Victoria, Pacific Coast Swimming

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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 …