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
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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
Scots battle in freezing conditions to take home European silverware
The Romanian City of Oradea played host to the inaugural European Ice Swimming Championships over the past weekend, as five Scots won medals as part the Great Britain team. The competition, which takes place in water cooler than five degrees Celsius, saw swimmers from across Europe compete for continental titles, as well as age group… Continue reading Scots battle in freezing conditions to take home European silverware
Five Scots take on inaugural European Ice Swimming Championships
Five hardy Scottish swimmers are entered into this weekend’s first ever European Ice Swimming Championships, as the continent’s best cold water swimmers travel to Oradea, Romania to battle the elements and each other. The competition sees swimmers compete in a variety of events in an outdoor pool, under five degrees Celsius, with near freezing conditions… Continue reading Five Scots take on inaugural European Ice Swimming Championships
Scot squad show up well in Swiss challenge
A 25-strong Scottish Swimming squad put together a string of impressive performances over the weekend, as junior and senior athletes took to the competition pool at the Geneva International Challenge. In what was, for many, the first long course meet of the season, encouraging times were set across the board, as momentum continues to build… Continue reading Scot squad show up well in Swiss challenge
Scot squad set for Geneva challenge
A large group of Scottish athletes, coaches and support staff have made the journey to Switzerland today, as the long course season begins in anger at the Geneva International Challenge this weekend. The group of swimmers, made up of National Senior Team, National Junior Academy and Senior Academy athletes, will be looking to sharpen their… Continue reading Scot squad set for Geneva challenge