Close racing and strong age group swimming continued into day two of the Scottish National Age Group Championships, as athletes aimed for national silverware and personal achievements across the board. In the Boys 17–18-year-old 200m Butterfly, Scottish National Junior Team Pair Scott Fleming (South Lanarkshire Swimming) and Kieran Lennox (University of Aberdeen), went head to… Continue reading Race for top club heats up in Aberdeen
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Fearn delivers at SNAGS on opening night
It was a packed and appreciative spectator gallery across all three sessions that heralded the start of the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships (SNAGS), which are taking place at the Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen. Following an impressive week in London at the British Championships, Dean Fearn continued to show form in Aberdeen winning both… Continue reading Fearn delivers at SNAGS on opening night
National swimming action reaches Aberdeen after week of British Champs
A week of top level racing came to an end in London at the weekend, as scores of Scottish swimmers performed to excellent heights at the London 2012 host venue. Scots achieved times that will qualify them for the Olympics, Paralympics and Europe, as well setting Scottish Records, personal bests and season bests. Many experienced… Continue reading National swimming action reaches Aberdeen after week of British Champs
Focus turns to trials as weekend of fast racing concludes in Edinburgh
The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet concluded on Sunday with a flurry of fast finals, as eyes turn to the British Swimming Championships in three weeks time. Katie Shanahan ended her Marathon weekend of racing with a double top three finish in two of her main events, the 200m Backstroke and… Continue reading Focus turns to trials as weekend of fast racing concludes in Edinburgh
Close racing continues in Edinburgh at International Meet
Racing continued in Scotland’s capital on Saturday, as swimmers grasped opportunities to build confidence ahead of an important few weeks. Tom Beeley [University of Aberdeen Performance] took the EISM crown in his signature 200m Butterfly – commanding the race from start to finish in 2:00.93. He placed ahead of Finn McGeever [National Centre Limerick] and… Continue reading Close racing continues in Edinburgh at International Meet
Scots set strong benchmarks at Edinburgh International opener
The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet began with a bang on Friday, with a host of competitive races and fast individual efforts on day one of competition. Duncan Scott, not a stranger to a packed programme, started his meet off with a 200m Freestyle/200m Individual Medley double, where the University of… Continue reading Scots set strong benchmarks at Edinburgh International opener
Edinburgh International Preview: Competition celebrates landmark 25th anniversary
The last long course shoot out before April’s British Swimming Championships will take place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool this weekend, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet rolls into town. The competition, in its 25th anniversary addition, has provided a platform since 1999 for athletes to hone their competition skills, whilst racing against some of… Continue reading Edinburgh International Preview: Competition celebrates landmark 25th anniversary
Scots snap up silverware at BUCS long course
BUCS Long Course Championships provided a glimpse into preparation for April’s Olympic and Paralympic trials for swimmers, in what is a key long course racing opportunity in the calendar. The event, which runs in short course and long course format each year is always well attended by Scottish swimmers, buoyed by the chance to test… Continue reading Scots snap up silverware at BUCS long course
British Summer Championships: What has changed for 2024?
The 2024 British Summer Championships will take place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield from 20-26th July 2024. WHO ARE THE BRITISH SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR? The meet ONLY caters for the following categories of swimmer: No exceptions will be made – any athlete who does not sit within one of these categories will… Continue reading British Summer Championships: What has changed for 2024?
Scots contribute to world relay medals in Doha
Scottish swimmers Lucy Hope and Duncan Scott played their part in Great British success at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha last week, with both contributing to relay silverware. The pair, who are both based out of the University of Stirling and train under Brad Hay and Steven Tigg, have been regular features on various… Continue reading Scots contribute to world relay medals in Doha