A busy third day of action at the British Summer Championships for Scottish or Scotland-based athletes with another dozen medals won and plenty of swimmers making finals. Tom Beeley, who was part of Team Scotland for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year, won gold in his main event, the 200m butterfly. The University of… Continue reading Busy night for Scots in Sheffield
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Scottish swimmers continue medal success in Sheffield
Day two of the British Summer Championships produced ten more medals for Scottish and Scotland based athletes, including gold for Rory Dickson, Jamie Robertson and Michaela Glenister, all of whom train at University of Stirling. Rory Dickson’s gold medal in the 100m breaststroke (19 & over) came in a well-executed race where he stayed with… Continue reading Scottish swimmers continue medal success in Sheffield
Weekend of summer swimming comes to a thrilling end in Aberdeen
The Summer Meet concluded with a barrage of terrific performances – as the Scottish national indoor swimming season comes to an end. Swimmers were showing no sign of slowing down however, as the age-groupers squeezed out every last ounce of energy to achieve their personal goals. Emmie Aitken concluded her exceptional meet with a victory… Continue reading Weekend of summer swimming comes to a thrilling end in Aberdeen
Swimmers deliver super Saturday at Scottish Summer Meet
Scotland’s age group swimmers continued their programmes in Aberdeen on Saturday, as athletes looked to achieve personal goals, and finish ahead of competitors in their age group. Coco Croxford looked sharp in the Women’s 100m Backstroke, as she continues her preparation for the European Youth Olympics – taking gold a second ahead of Eireann Ferris… Continue reading Swimmers deliver super Saturday at Scottish Summer Meet
Aberdeen plays host to fast and fun Friday at Summer Meet
The first full day of the Scottish Summer Meet delivered an array of close races and personal achievements, as the North East geared up for a weekend of aquatic competition. Nikolai Sisnett was one of the standout swimmers of the day, winning three separate events in his age group: the 200m IM, the 200m Butterfly… Continue reading Aberdeen plays host to fast and fun Friday at Summer Meet
Aberdeen set for weekend of summer racing
Aberdeen Aquatics Centre opened its doors today to age group swimmers from the length and breadth of Scotland, as the Granite City plays host to the Scottish Summer Meet. The competition, taking place from Thursday to Sunday, will see 712 swimmers take part in over 3000 swims – looking to be crowned victors in their… Continue reading Aberdeen set for weekend of summer racing
Young Scots strike success in Serbia
Scotland’s fastest junior swimmers took to the water in Belgrade, Serbia last week to compete for Great Britain against the strongest talents from across the continent at the European Junior Swimming Championships. With competition held at the stunning Milan Gale Muškatirović venue, athletes were tested against the best in their age-group (14-18), whilst experiencing the… Continue reading Young Scots strike success in Serbia
Scot Andrew Donaldson on brink of history in ‘Oceans 7’ challenge
For most, swimming the English Channel would be a lifetime goal, the ‘Everest of Swimming’, and the pinnacle of years of training and dedication – an incredible achievement. But for Andrew Donaldson, the 33km between England and France was just the first of seven swims as part of his epic Oceans 7 challenge – an… Continue reading Scot Andrew Donaldson on brink of history in ‘Oceans 7’ challenge
Open Champs finish in style as final champions are crowned
The final national titles of the meet were handed out on Sunday evening in Glasgow, as Scotland’s swimmers looked to finish the Open Championships with a bang. Katie Goodburn completed a sprint double podium on Sunday, including winning her first national championship of the weekend on the last day of the meet. The University of… Continue reading Open Champs finish in style as final champions are crowned
Open racing opportunity welcomed by world champs-bound group
Scotland’s swimmers kept the momentum up on day two of the Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships, with three sessions full of fast swimming and intriguing tussles. For many, this is the last racing opportunity ahead of a summer of key meets, including the World Aquatics World Championships, the World Para Swimming Championships, the European… Continue reading Open racing opportunity welcomed by world champs-bound group