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
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
Ponds Forge to host 2023 British Summer Champs
The British Summer Championships are diving back into the Ponds Forge pool in 2023 – and the dates for the qualifying window have been confirmed ahead of the major summer meet. The 2023 edition of the British Summer Championships will take place at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield from Saturday 22nd –… Continue reading Ponds Forge to host 2023 British Summer Champs
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
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
Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course
After yet another day of thrills and spills in the Royal Commonwealth Pool, the Scottish National Short Course Championships concluded with a flurry of fast swims and encouraging performances. European and Commonwealth medallist Katie Shanahan made history tonight, with victory in the 100m Individual Medley, becoming the first Scottish woman in history to break the… Continue reading Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course
Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff
The Scottish National Short Course Championships continued on a snow swept day in Edinburgh, but there was some serious heat in the pool, as fast swimming continued. Kathleen Dawson returned to Backstroke action in style on Saturday, following an injury enforced layoff for much of 2022, claiming gold in the 100m Backstroke. Kathleen’s time of… Continue reading Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff