Scottish para swimmers were in strong form in Birmingham over the weekend, as they competed against the rest of their British counterparts at the Aquatics GB Winter Para Meet. The competition, held at the 2022 Commonwealth Games venue, gives para swimmers a competitive conclusion to their short course season – in what is the first… Continue reading Scots show their short course skills in Sandwell
Month: November 2024
Scots scoop silverware as records fall at BUCS
Countless Scottish athletes, and other athletes from Scottish Universities, took to Ponds Forge over the weekend to battle for short course titles at the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships. There were a number of positive performances across the board from Scots, despite being so early in the season – with medals won across… Continue reading Scots scoop silverware as records fall at BUCS
Goodburn selected for World Short Course
An Aquatics GB team combining experienced Olympic medallists and senior international debutants will head to Budapest next month to round out a memorable 2024 at the World Aquatics Short Course Swimming Championships (10th-15th December). University of Edinburgh swimmer Archie Goodburn is included in the eleven-strong squad heading to Hungry next month, in what is his… Continue reading Goodburn selected for World Short Course
Three charities benefit from Awards Evening generosity
Along with a donation from a benefactor, monies raised by generous guests at Scottish Swimming’s awards evening means that an incredible £6000 will be split between three nominated charities – The Archie Foundation, who exist to help transform experiences and outcomes in healthcare and bereavement for local babies, children, and families in Aberdeen, The Astro… Continue reading Three charities benefit from Awards Evening generosity
Masters battle it out for 1500m national titles
The Scottish National 1500m Short Course Championships were held over the weekend, as Scotland’s Masters swimmers took to the water at Michael Woods Leisure Centre in Glenrothes. It was the first time in the event’s history that they were held at the venue – following on from its successful hosting of the National Short Course… Continue reading Masters battle it out for 1500m national titles
Duncan delivers stunning short course displays on World Cup tour
In the third of three weekends of world class swimming, University of Stirling Swimmer Duncan Scott left the best to last, as he secured two gold medals, and two Commonwealth Records at the World Aquatics World Cup in Singapore. Taking his second victory of three legs in the 400m Freestyle, Duncan broke the Commonwealth Record… Continue reading Duncan delivers stunning short course displays on World Cup tour