Swimmers from Canada

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Canadians Swimmers of all time. This list of famous Canadians Swimmers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Canadians Swimmers.

1. #1

   

   George Hodgson

   1893 - 1983

   HPI 57.7524 langs

   Canadian swimmer

2. #2

   

   George Vernot

   1901 - 1962

   HPI 56.5016 langs

   Canadian swimmer, Olympic silver medallist (1901-1962)

3. #3

   

   Anne Ottenbrite

   b. 1966

   HPI 47.0518 langs

   Canadian swimmer, Olympic gold medallist

4. #4

   

   Sylvie Fréchette

   b. 1967

   HPI 46.5516 langs

   Canadian synchronized swimmer

5. #5

   

   Shannon Smith

   b. 1961

   HPI 44.8514 langs

   Shannon Smith is a Canadian swimmer known for her achievements in competitive swimming, particularly in freestyle and individual medley...Read moreShow less

   Shannon Smith is a Canadian swimmer known for her achievements in competitive swimming, particularly in freestyle and individual medley events. She has represented Canada in various international competitions, including the Pan American Games.

6. #6

   

   Carolyn Waldo

   b. 1964

   HPI 44.5422 langs

   Canadian synchronized swimmer

7. #7

   

   Victor Davis

   1964 - 1989

   HPI 40.2417 langs

   Victor Davis is most famous for winning the gold medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 1984 Summer Olympics and setting multiple world...Read moreShow less

   Victor Davis is most famous for winning the gold medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 1984 Summer Olympics and setting multiple world records in swimming. Surprisingly, he was involved in a controversial altercation that led to his untimely death at age 25 in a 1989 car accident. His lasting legacy includes inspiring future generations of Canadian athletes and his induction into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame.

8. #8

   

   Christine Larsen

   b. 1967

   HPI 39.8814 langs

   Christine Larsen is most famous for being a Canadian synchronized swimmer who competed at the international level. She is known for her...Read moreShow less

   Christine Larsen is most famous for being a Canadian synchronized swimmer who competed at the international level. She is known for her achievements in the sport, including participation in major competitions such as the Olympics and World Championships.

9. #9

   

   Alexandre Despatie

   b. 1985

   HPI 39.8421 langs

   Canadian diver and broadcaster

10. #10

    

    Summer McIntosh

    b. 2006

    HPI 39.2032 langs

    Canadian swimmer (2006-)