British Swimming have selected a 29-strong team that will take to the pool at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan this summer, one year out from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With Paris on the horizon, the team bound for Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A for the eight-day swimming programme – which runs from… Continue reading Strong Scottish contingent to head to World Championships
Month: April 2023
British Championships end on high for Scots
Scottish swimmers brought their British Championships to a close with a final evening of fast swimming, personal bests, and Scottish Records. Keanna MacInnes won her first British title on Sunday, lowering her own Scottish Record in the Women’s 100m Butterfly. Her time of 57.97 marks the first time that a Scottish woman has broke the… Continue reading British Championships end on high for Scots
Scots put on medley masterclass in Sheffield
Saturday was the day of the Individual Medley in Sheffield, with men and women taking to the pool in the 200m contest. Katie Shanahan left her best until last in South Yorkshire with a World Championships Qualification Time, Scottish Record, and a British title in the 200m IM. Katie, who lined up in lane 2,… Continue reading Scots put on medley masterclass in Sheffield
Scots provide Good Friday at British Champs
As the British Championships entered its second half of competition on Good Friday, performance level remained promisingly high. Katie Shanahan brought the score back to 1-1 in her head to head with Freya Colbert, following the Loughborough swimmer’s 400IM gold, to win convincingly in the 200m Backstroke and secure a second world consideration time of… Continue reading Scots provide Good Friday at British Champs
Dunks delivers 100 Free consideration time
Competition ramped up a notch at the British Swimming Championships on Thursday, as a host of athletes took to the Sheffield pool for the first time this week. A number of close finals brought a fair share of fast swimming – setting things up nicely for the remainder of the meet. The Men’s 100m Freestyle… Continue reading Dunks delivers 100 Free consideration time
Scots add to Sheffield silverware haul
The regular rhythm of racing is now in full swing in Sheffield, as crucial competition continued on Wednesday in Yorkshire. Archie Goodburn wasted no time in maintaining his strong day one form – with a mega Scottish Record, and a British title the 50m Breaststroke. Archie’s heat time of 27.19, was below the existing benchmark… Continue reading Scots add to Sheffield silverware haul
Shanahan secures consideration time on day one in Sheffield
Sheffield was bathed in sunshine on Tuesday, but the real heat was on poolside as Scottish swimmers delivered strong results on the opening day of British Championships. On day one of six, you could forgive swimmers for wanting to pace themselves, but that thought certainly wasn’t running through the mind of many in Ponds Forge.… Continue reading Shanahan secures consideration time on day one in Sheffield
SNAGS Workshops open for parents
Period Workshop for parents Where: Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships, Aberdeen Sports Village, Seminar Room When: Thursday 13th April 12.30-1.30pm Workshop Info Former Commonwealth Champion Hannah Miley will deliver a workshop on Menstruation for parents focusing on: Physiological and sporting impact, warning signs to watch out for and relevant support/management. Hannah has had her own… Continue reading SNAGS Workshops open for parents
Final countdown is on for British Champs
The countdown is almost over. The metres have been swum, race skills honed, and tapers completed. Tomorrow morning the British Swimming Championships get underway, in what is the only qualifying meet for Scottish swimmers, and their counterparts across Great Britain in 2023. The event doubles up as qualifying for 7 key meets this summer: the… Continue reading Final countdown is on for British Champs
Transgender and Non-Binary Competition Policy Statement
Scottish Swimming recognises today’s statement from Swim England regarding their Transgender and Non-Binary Competition Policy. We support their claim, that above all – fairness in competition and aquatic sport, must be accessible to everyone. We are in the process of considering our options and positioning as an organisation with regards to transgender athletes and will be… Continue reading Transgender and Non-Binary Competition Policy Statement