Aberdeen Sports Village once again played host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships, incorporating the Thistle Trophy, over three days of close and competitive action. The competition, which returns to the North East every April/May, saw more than 200 divers from seven clubs descend on Aberdeen for a weekend of diving, with athletes… Continue reading Edinburgh secure Thistle Trophy in Aberdeen
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Seven Scots included in Worlds team for Singapore
A 28-strong Aquatics GB team, including seven Scots, will head to Singapore this summer, looking to make their mark at the World Aquatics Championships. Fresh off the back of a thrilling week’s racing at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championship in London, six medallists from Paris 2024 are among a group looking to continue GB’s brilliant… Continue reading Seven Scots included in Worlds team for Singapore
Thrilling freestyle finale brings Championships to a close
A Duncan Scott-James Guy dead heat, in a thrilling 200m freestyle, was a fitting finale to a superb week of racing at the 2025 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London. It was always lined up to be the race of the week with a wealth of Olympic Champions involved, and the 200m freestyle final did… Continue reading Thrilling freestyle finale brings Championships to a close
EISM 2025: Scots sharpen race skills in Edinburgh ahead of trials
The Royal Commonwealth Pool was bathed in spring sunshine in Scotland’s capital over the weekend – with a host of dazzling performances taking place in the historic venue. Often dubbed as the ‘trials before trials’, the Edinburgh International Swim Meet attracted the highest calibre of British swimming talent over three days of competition, as well… Continue reading EISM 2025: Scots sharpen race skills in Edinburgh ahead of trials
Swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme
A total of 57 swimmers – including a group of 10 Olympic medallists – have been invited on to Aquatics GB’s World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2025 season, which culminates with July and August’s World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The list for the year ahead follows on from last summer’s haul of five medals… Continue reading Swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme
Scots continue medal success in Sheffield
Medal success continued for Scottish swimmers competing at the Aquatics GB Summer Championships, taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Dean Fearn (Aberdeen Dolphin) won his second backstroke gold of the meet, breaking his own Scottish Junior Record for 100m backstroke in the final (16 years) with a time of 56.09. Harry… Continue reading Scots continue medal success in Sheffield
Hat-trick of golds for Scottish swimmers in Sheffield
Scottish swimmers enjoyed six medals, including three golds, on day 2 of the Aquatics GB Summer Championships, taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Rory Dickson (University of Stirling) was first to top the podium with a strong swim in the 100m breaststroke (18 years/over). Dickson took control of the race from… Continue reading Hat-trick of golds for Scottish swimmers in Sheffield
Opening Day of Aquatics GB Summer Championships
The Aquatics GB Summer Championships began today at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield with a day of 1500m freestyle kicking off the seven-day event. The championships will bring together the best of UK swimming talent who are not involved at the Olympics in Paris, while also bringing to a close the domestic swimming… Continue reading Opening Day of Aquatics GB Summer Championships
Scots set for Sandwell return at Aquatics GB Diving Championships
Sandwell Aquatics Centre will host its first senior national competition since the Commonwealth Games this bank holiday weekend, nearly two years on from the fortnight that saw record Scottish success across Swimming, Para Swimming, and Diving. The Aquatics GB Diving Championships will take to the Birmingham boards for the first time, as Britain’s best divers… Continue reading Scots set for Sandwell return at Aquatics GB Diving Championships
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