University of Stirling’s Katie Shanahan and Duncan Scott finished Day 4 of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in style, securing British titles in their respective events. Add to that a flurry of Commonwealth Games consideration times across a range of events, it’s been another strong day for the Scots in London. Katie Shanahan secured her… Continue reading British Titles for Shanahan and Scott on Day 4 in London
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Angharad Evans smashes British breaststroke record
Angharad Evans took day three of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships by storm, smashing the British Record for 200m breaststroke and posting the fastest time in the world for the event this year. Angharad (University of Stirling) took control of the race from the off, extending her lead with every stroke. With the crowd cheering… Continue reading Angharad Evans smashes British breaststroke record
Duncan was the Flying Scott on Day 2 in London
Day two of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships saw more names added to the roster for the European Championships and more nomination times secured for Team Scotland in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games in July. Having been pre-selected to Team Scotland for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Duncan Scott tonight also secured his place on the… Continue reading Duncan was the Flying Scott on Day 2 in London
Six Scots post nomination standard for Glasgow
The Aquatics GB Swimming Championships began today at the London Aquatics Centre, with British titles and selections to teams for this summer’s European Championships up for grabs. And for the Scots competing, it is also the meet to post consideration times for Team Scotland for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. And tonight six Scottish athletes did… Continue reading Six Scots post nomination standard for Glasgow
Curtain falls on a superb Edinburgh International
With little more than four week until the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London, the Edinburgh International Swim Meet has once again proved the perfect stage leading into that final phase of training before Trials, while also providing racing opportunities amid world class athletes. To coin a common phrase, the events have been ‘stacked’ highlighting… Continue reading Curtain falls on a superb Edinburgh International
Colbert lowers 200 free British Record in Edinburgh
Day two of the Edinburgh International Swim Meet did not disappoint. Not only did it see the return of Adam Peaty to a competitive long course event, but Freya Colbert closed the evening off in style, breaking her own British Record in the 200m freestyle. Colbert, who trains at Loughborough Performance Centre, showed intent from… Continue reading Colbert lowers 200 free British Record in Edinburgh
Edinburgh ready for International action
The last major long course event before April’s Aquatics GB Swimming Championships will take place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool this weekend, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet rolls into town for its 27th edition. The competition has provided a platform since 1999 for athletes to hone their competition skills, whilst racing against some of… Continue reading Edinburgh ready for International action
Scots star on European soil as summer season heats up
Whilst the Scottish National Open Championships caught the headlines on the domestic swimming scene over the weekend, a number of Scots were catching the eye on the continent, with excellent performances across two different competitions. Seven Scottish swimmers were in action at the second ever European under 23 Championships, this time held in Samorin, Slovakia… Continue reading Scots star on European soil as summer season heats up
Edinburgh secure Thistle Trophy in Aberdeen
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
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