LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Rob Baylis

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2008

Swimmer

Jessica Deglau

Vancouver Pacific Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2002

Builder

Mies Schootman

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2023

Swimmer

Rick Say

Salmon Arm Sockeyes Summer Club, University of Victoria

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Wade Flemons

Hollyburn Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2006

Swimmer

Lenora Fisher (Gilchrist)

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

1999

Swimmer

Gail Amundrud

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2025

Legacy Facility

Saanich Commonwealth Place

2006

Swimmer

Ian McKenzie

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club, Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2015

Swimmer

Brian Johns

Richmond Racers / Rapids, UBC Thunderbirds

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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 …