| description: | Vivian (King) Thompson, Swimming Athlete; Won City Of Winnipeg Juvenile Champion 1941; Manitoba 1/2 Mile Junior Champion 1944; Manitoba Titles For 50 Yds, 100 Yds, 220 Yds, & Half Mile Freestyle And 50 Yds & 100 Yds Backstroke 1945; Won World'S Pro 3 Mile Race In Toronto; Finished 4th At 26 Mile Pro Swim For Men And Women At Atlantic City; Swam Across Lake Winnipeg In Record Time Of 8 Hours And 30 Minutes A Distance Of 18 Miles |