A Scottish Swimming group mainly comprising of National Junior Team swimmers performed strongly over the weekend at the 58th Geneva International Challenge Swim Meet. For most of the squad, this was their first long course outing of the season, providing a welcome opportunity to refamiliarise themselves with racing in a 50m pool ahead of important… Continue reading Scottish Junior Team excels at Geneva International Meet
Month: January 2025
Schoolboy raises hundreds after being inspired by Olympian
A schoolboy inspired by his swimming teacher and a meeting with Scotland’s most decorated Olympian has raised over £1k for charity after taking on a 5km swimming challenge. Kieran Gollan, age 12, from Glasgow, raised £1,043 for Marie Curie after swimming non-stop for 200 lengths – a distance of 5,000 metres. Inspired by his swimming… Continue reading Schoolboy raises hundreds after being inspired by Olympian
Geneva to provide Challenge for Scottish Swimming squad
A team of swimmers and support staff will travel today to Switzerland, as part of a Scottish Swimming group heading for the Geneva International Challenge Meet. The meet, which is regularly used by Scottish Swimming to give younger athletes a taste of international competition, is in its 58th year, and provides an excellent competitive opportunity… Continue reading Geneva to provide Challenge for Scottish Swimming squad