Saturday saw the continuation of the quest for Scottish National Titles, as the country’s fastest swimmers fought it out for silverware and bragging rights. Maintaining a raft of speedy in-season showings so far this year, Katie Shanahan (University of Stirling) displayed her medley prowess to take convincing gold in the Women’s 400m Individual Medley. Highlighting… Continue reading Scots continue hunt for national titles
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Scots begin battle for national titles in Edinburgh
The Scottish National Open Swimming Championships began in anger on Friday, as Scotland’s best swimmers took to the iconic Royal Commonwealth Pool. Duncan Scott, one of the five Scots who will swim for Great Britain at the Olympics this summer, was in ship shape on day one of competition – concluding his evening as top… Continue reading Scots begin battle for national titles in Edinburgh
Commonwealth Pool ‘Opens’ its doors to National Swimming Championships
Just one month out from the greatest sporting stage of all, Scotland’s Olympic-selected swimmers will have one last competitive hit out in the water before heading to Paris in late July. Kathleen Dawson, Lucy Hope, Keanna MacInnes, Duncan Scott and Katie Shanahan are all named on heat sheets for this weekend’s Scottish National Open Championships… Continue reading Commonwealth Pool ‘Opens’ its doors to National Swimming Championships
Scots sharpen racing skills in lead up to summer showdowns
As training cycles continue after April’s Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, Scottish swimmers continue to sharpen their race skills against competitors from across Britain and mainland Europe. The vast majority of Scottish swimmers who are on the Team GB squad heading to Paris were in action at the AP Race London International this past weekend, with… Continue reading Scots sharpen racing skills in lead up to summer showdowns
Strong Scottish contingent to head to European Juniors
A strong team of Britain’s young swimmers will make their way to Lithuania for this summer’s European Junior Swimming Championships in Vilnius. Running from 2nd-7th July this year, the annual event showcases the best talent in the pool from across the continent born between 2006-2010, consistently providing a launch pad for athletes heading towards the… Continue reading Strong Scottish contingent to head to European Juniors
Three Scots amongst thirteen headed to Belgrade Euros
European senior and junior medallists are among a group of 10 Aquatics GB swimmers set to contest June’s European Aquatics Championships in the pool – while the Olympic marathon swimming team will also be competing at the event. On the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this year’s European Championships – taking place in… Continue reading Three Scots amongst thirteen headed to Belgrade Euros
Five Scots on Team GB for Paris 2024
A 33-strong team across pool and marathon swimming has today been confirmed by the BOA (British Olympic Association) to represent Team GB at this summer’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Seven Olympic champions and nine Olympic medallists in total are part of an exciting cohort blending bags of experience with a clutch of Games debutants, off… Continue reading Five Scots on Team GB for Paris 2024
Perfect ending for Brayson as City of Glasgow Retain Top Club Trophy
After five days of superb competition, City of Glasgow Swim Team were crowned Top Club for the third successive year at the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships, providing the perfect farewell for Head Coach Danielle Brayson, as she leaves for pastures new. With strong swims across all age groups, athletes from City of Glasgow… Continue reading Perfect ending for Brayson as City of Glasgow Retain Top Club Trophy
Super Saturday at SNAGS
We may be on the penultimate day of SNAGS but athletes certainly were not showing any sign of fatigue, with highly competitive finals across Saturday, and the fight for medals and top club points as fierce as ever. Midlothian athletes Toby Bullock and Finlay Davies, who are both members of Scottish Swimming’s National Senior Academy,… Continue reading Super Saturday at SNAGS
Fantastic Friday night racing in Aberdeen
Friday night in Aberdeen served up a series of thrilling finals across all age groups, as the Scottish National Age Group Championships approach the business end of the meet. With athletes from City of Glasgow, Warrender, East Lothian, South Lanarkshire and Perth pushing for frequent podium finishes, the race for Top Club is also gathering… Continue reading Fantastic Friday night racing in Aberdeen