Racing concluded with a flurry of fast finals on Sunday, with remaining World Series titles handed out in the Granite City. Faye Rogers took a sensational Gold in the Women’s MC 100m Butterfly, posting a time just outside of her own European record, in 1:05.81. Swimming in front of a vocal home crowd Faye went… Continue reading World Series opener comes to a flying finish in Aberdeen
Month: February 2024
Aberdeen pair secure World Series 1-2 on home soil
Saturday brought a raft of distance swimming in Aberdeen, as para swimmers took to the 200 and 400m Freestyle events in a quest for fast times and silverware. And it was to be a fairytale Scottish 1-2, as University of Aberdeen teammates Toni Shaw (S9) and Faye Rogers (S10) took gold and silver respectively in… Continue reading Aberdeen pair secure World Series 1-2 on home soil
World Championships Silver for Reid
Competing in her fourth World Championships, Grace Reid continues to impressive, today adding silver to her international medal collection, as the World Aquatics Championships got underway in Doha. While the 1m springboard may not be an Olympic event, it serves well for settling the nerves and allowing a diver to find their flow, and Reid… Continue reading World Championships Silver for Reid
Scots star during fast Friday in Aberdeen
Competitors appeared to have found their rhythm on the second day of competition in Aberdeen, with fast times posted and exciting racing on show, as Scottish swimmers continued to compete well against international opponents. 24 athletes claimed world medals, alongside national titles, personal bests and in-season goals, with opportunities to perform grabbed by swimmers throughout… Continue reading Scots star during fast Friday in Aberdeen
Shaw shines in World Series opener
The para swimming world arrived in Aberdeen on Thursday, as a selection of the globe’s brightest and best talents looked to achieve greatness in the Granite City. Whilst athletes from 22 nations were in action on day one of competition – local talent was also on hand to make its mark in the North East… Continue reading Shaw shines in World Series opener