Elaine Tanner, 1960s swimming superstar, cherishes rare medal that Canada wanted back

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Olympic medalist in swimming and former world record holder Elaine Tanner nicknamed “Mighty Mouse”, was awarded the Service Medal in 1969. The government renamed the medal to the Order of Canada medal in 1972. She’s photographed in Saanich, B.C., on…

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