6 Scottish Para-swimmers confirmed for 2023-2024 World Class Programme

A total of 41 athletes, including six Scots, have been invited on to British Para-Swimming’s 2023-2024 World Class Programme, off the back of a successful home Para Swimming World Championships and with the 2024 Paralympic Games less than a year away. The list includes a plethora of athletes who have had success at every level… Continue reading 6 Scottish Para-swimmers confirmed for 2023-2024 World Class Programme

Manchester 2023 comes to a close following week of Scottish success

Following seven gruelling days of competition, final world champions were crowned in Manchester, at the end of a successful week for Scotland’s swimmers as part of Great Britain. In what was a quiet end to the week, the only Scottish swimmers in action for GB were Sam Downie, Faye Rogers and Ollie Carter, who all… Continue reading Manchester 2023 comes to a close following week of Scottish success

Quin contributes to relay success on penultimate evening of Manchester 2023

On the second last evening of competition, Scots continue to help push GB to success as Britain’s medal tally keeps ticking up. The British S14 4x100m Mixed Medley Relay delivered a strong Silver – adding a second medal in a row in that event in two years, in a time of 4:10.47. The team had… Continue reading Quin contributes to relay success on penultimate evening of Manchester 2023

Scottish Swimmers help guide GB to fantastic Friday

On the eve of the competition’s penultimate day, Scotland’s swimmers maintained their impressive intensity to help bring home three more medals. Faye Rogers’ fairy tale week showed no signs of ending as she took the Gold medal and European Record in the S10 100m Butterfly, in a blistering 1:05.48 – dominating the rest of the… Continue reading Scottish Swimmers help guide GB to fantastic Friday

World Para Swimming Championships tick into second half as GB success continues

Competition entered its second half in Manchester, as the Allianz World Para Swimming Championships delivered another 30 world champions across 24 events. GB athletes maintained their medal winning form, showing no sign of letting up in what is a marathon of a meet, with three full days remaining. Stephen Clegg was the only Scot in… Continue reading World Para Swimming Championships tick into second half as GB success continues

Rogers adds to GB medal tally with surprise bronze

Great Britain’s Scottish athletes continued their productive week at the Allianz Para Swimming World Championships, with a number of strong performances and competitive swims. Faye Rogers maintained her fine form in Manchester with a superb bronze in the S10 400m Freestyle, to add to her bronze in the SM10 200m IM last evening. After winning… Continue reading Rogers adds to GB medal tally with surprise bronze

Three medals won by shining Scots on day two of worlds

Five Scots entered the competition pool on day two of the World Para Swimming Championships for GB, and they certainly didn’t disappoint – with three medallists and all swimmers taking part in finals. Faye Rogers, making her World Championships debut, secured a sensational bronze in the SM10 200m Individual Medley in stunning fashion. She had… Continue reading Three medals won by shining Scots on day two of worlds

Stephen Clegg grabs backstroke gold at Manchester World Championships

Stephen Clegg made it back-to-back world titles in the S12 100m Backstroke on day one in Manchester, as the best para swimmers from across the globe broke water at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships. Stephen, who lowered his own British Record in the heats (1:00.01), showed consistency in his time to grab gold on… Continue reading Stephen Clegg grabs backstroke gold at Manchester World Championships

Scots ready for week of World Championships action in Manchester

After weeks of top-level aquatic competition in Fukuoka, the baton has been passed onto Manchester, as the city gears up to host the World Para Swimming Championships from 31 July to 6 August. Descending on the northern powerhouse are 546 swimmers from 67 nations around the globe – as the world’s best para swimmers set… Continue reading Scots ready for week of World Championships action in Manchester

Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait

This weekend will see Scotland’s aquatic athletes honing their skills ahead of a busy summer, with a number of elite level events taking place over the coming days. The British Diving Championships, Glasgow International Swim Meet and the World Para Swimming French Leg are on the menu this bank holiday weekend – with strong Scottish… Continue reading Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait