LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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2004

Builder

Tör Bengtson

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2003

Builder, Swimmer

Marion Lay

2000

Swimmer

Shannon Smith

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club, Lord Byng Swim Club, Hyack Swim Club

1999

Coach

George Gate

Ocean Falls Amateur Swim Club

2011

Swimmer

Susan (Sloan) Kelsey

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2001

Coach

Archie McKinnon

Victoria YMCA (Victoria Flying Y)

2007

Swimmer

Greg Streppel

University of Victoria / Island Swim Club

2008

Coach

Ron Jacks

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

2009

Swimmer

Ann Meraw

Vancouver Amateur Swim Club

2017

Swimmer

Kelly Stefanyshyn

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 …