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Final countdown is on for British Champs

The countdown is almost over. The metres have been swum, race skills honed, and tapers completed. Tomorrow morning the British Swimming Championships get underway, in what is the only qualifying meet for Scottish swimmers, and their counterparts across Great Britain in 2023. The event doubles up as qualifying for 7 key meets this summer: the… Continue reading Final countdown is on for British Champs

Fast times posted on EISM Day Two as momentum builds for trials

The Edinburgh International Swim Meet continued on Saturday with the historic Royal Commonwealth Pool providing the perfect platform for established, and up and coming athletes, to compete against some of their closest rivals. With day one concluding with medals for Olympic and Commonwealth champions, the pressure was on for swimmers to deliver the goods on… Continue reading Fast times posted on EISM Day Two as momentum builds for trials

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World Class talent clash in Edinburgh on EISM Day One

Britain’s fastest swimmers, and international rivals, took to the Royal Commonwealth Pool on Friday, hoping to hone their skills, and set strong times, as the spectre of British Championships draws ever closer. A star-studded cast of athletes took to the water, with the former Commonwealth Games venue playing host to Olympic, European, Commonwealth, and World… Continue reading World Class talent clash in Edinburgh on EISM Day One

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Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course

Scottish swimmers took to Ponds Forge in Sheffield for the first time this Long Course season, with fast times posted across the board, including Scottish and BUCS Records. Kara Hanlon stole the headlines with a stunning swim on Sunday in Sheffield, treating Ponds Forge to a breath-taking Scottish Record in the 100m Breaststroke. The achievement… Continue reading Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course

Scottish Swimming squad scoop ‘Top Team’ prize at Geneva International

In a weekend which featured numerous podium appearances, two British Age Group Records, and various personal learnings and experiences – the composite Scottish Swimming squad were crowned ‘Top Team’ at the Geneva International. There were a number of strong performances from across the board, with the Scottish Swimming squad picking up 16 medals, alongside a… Continue reading Scottish Swimming squad scoop ‘Top Team’ prize at Geneva International

Scottish Swimming squad head to Geneva International

A group of over 30 athletes, and 18 coaches and support staff are heading to this weekend’s Geneva International, as the long course distance season begins in earnest. The group of athletes, made up by National Senior Team, National Junior Academy and Senior Academy athletes, will be hoping to dust off the 50m competition cobwebs,… Continue reading Scottish Swimming squad head to Geneva International

National Leagues Final delivers thrilling finish to Scottish short course season

Tollcross provided the perfect location for what was an enthralling final national event of the calendar year, wrapping up the Scottish short course season in style. In what was an extended version of the National Leagues Final format from last year, Divisions C and D were added to the final competition – meaning that the… Continue reading National Leagues Final delivers thrilling finish to Scottish short course season

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Junior Team swimmers head to Canada for international racing opportunity

This weekend a group of National Junior Team swimmers will test their skills amongst some of the best swimmers their age in the world, at the Ontario Junior International (OJI). Kianna Coertze (Warrender Baths Club), Evan Davidson (Perth City Swim Club), Stefan Krawiec (East Lothian Swim Team), Callum Melville (Nova Centurion), and Matthew Ward (Mount… Continue reading Junior Team swimmers head to Canada for international racing opportunity

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