Elaine Tanner, 1960s swimming superstar, cherishes rare medal that Canada wanted back
NORTH SAANICH, B.C. — She was once hailed as Canada’s best athlete and Elaine Tanner has the accolades to prove it as a teenage swimming prodigy known as “Mighty Mouse” at Olympic, Commonwealth and Pan American games. But her most cherished medal came outside the pool. It’s a sterling silver Medal of Service, the forerunner […]
