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Round-up from day 5 of British Summer Champs

The swimming action continued with day five of the British Summer Championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. George Smith (University of Stirling) secured his second breaststroke medal of the meet winning gold in the 200m event to add to the silver won over 100m. Smith looked strong throughout, dominating the race to come home two… Continue reading Round-up from day 5 of British Summer Champs

British Summer Championships continue in Sheffield

Tuesday sees us beyond the half way point of the British Summer Championships which are taking place at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. And while many see this as the end of their swimming season, others are using the meet to fine tune racing skills ahead of international competition. Evie Davis is one such athlete who… Continue reading British Summer Championships continue in Sheffield

Busy night for Scots in Sheffield

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

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

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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

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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

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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