LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS

Celebrating the best and brightest members of our swimming community

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1998

Swimmer

Leslie Cliff

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2015

Swimmer

Michael Edgson

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Club, University of Victoria, Island Swimming

2008

Coach

Ron Jacks

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

2000

Swimmer

Wendy Cook-Hogg

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2013

Builder

Paul Jenkins

Comox Valley Aquatic Club

1980

Honorary Olympic Team, Swimmer

Rob Baylis

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2008

Coach

Ron Jacks

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

2008

Swimmer

Walter Wu

Richmond Racers / Rapids

1999

Builder

Alan Harvey

Canadian Dolphin Swim Club

2005

Swimmer

Richard Pound

Ocean Falls Amateur 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 …