Month: July 2023

British Summer Championships underway in Sheffield

For many of our swimmers, the British Summer Championships heralds the end of the domestic racing season, and the last few months have been about posting times and being selected for the event. Entries are by invitation only and based on performances recorded in the designated Qualifying Window. The 24 top ranked swimmers in each… Continue reading British Summer Championships underway in Sheffield

Weekend of summer swimming comes to a thrilling end in Aberdeen

The Summer Meet concluded with a barrage of terrific performances – as the Scottish national indoor swimming season comes to an end. Swimmers were showing no sign of slowing down however, as the age-groupers squeezed out every last ounce of energy to achieve their personal goals. Emmie Aitken concluded her exceptional meet with a victory… Continue reading Weekend of summer swimming comes to a thrilling end in Aberdeen

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Swimmers deliver super Saturday at Scottish Summer Meet

Scotland’s age group swimmers continued their programmes in Aberdeen on Saturday, as athletes looked to achieve personal goals, and finish ahead of competitors in their age group. Coco Croxford looked sharp in the Women’s 100m Backstroke, as she continues her preparation for the European Youth Olympics – taking gold a second ahead of Eireann Ferris… Continue reading Swimmers deliver super Saturday at Scottish Summer Meet

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Young Scots strike success in Serbia

Scotland’s fastest junior swimmers took to the water in Belgrade, Serbia last week to compete for Great Britain against the strongest talents from across the continent at the European Junior Swimming Championships. With competition held at the stunning Milan Gale Muškatirović venue, athletes were tested against the best in their age-group (14-18), whilst experiencing the… Continue reading Young Scots strike success in Serbia

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Scot Andrew Donaldson on brink of history in ‘Oceans 7’ challenge

For most, swimming the English Channel would be a lifetime goal, the ‘Everest of Swimming’, and the pinnacle of years of training and dedication – an incredible achievement. But for Andrew Donaldson, the 33km between England and France was just the first of seven swims as part of his epic Oceans 7 challenge – an… Continue reading Scot Andrew Donaldson on brink of history in ‘Oceans 7’ challenge

Open Champs finish in style as final champions are crowned

The final national titles of the meet were handed out on Sunday evening in Glasgow, as Scotland’s swimmers looked to finish the Open Championships with a bang. Katie Goodburn completed a sprint double podium on Sunday, including winning her first national championship of the weekend on the last day of the meet. The University of… Continue reading Open Champs finish in style as final champions are crowned

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Open racing opportunity welcomed by world champs-bound group

Scotland’s swimmers kept the momentum up on day two of the Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships, with three sessions full of fast swimming and intriguing tussles. For many, this is the last racing opportunity ahead of a summer of key meets, including the World Aquatics World Championships, the World Para Swimming Championships, the European… Continue reading Open racing opportunity welcomed by world champs-bound group

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