Duncan Scott showed strength, focus and determination to secure the 200m IM silver medal at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. In what was a truly world class final, the University of Stirling athlete, who is trained by Steven Tigg, stuck to his race plan and moved up through the field from 6th to… Continue reading World Silver for Duncan Scott
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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
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
Gibson sets new 50 back Scottish Record on Open day one
Scotland’s showcase national swimming competition arrived in Tollcross on Friday, with over 700 athletes involved in the hunt for the accolade of National Championships, across numerous strokes and distances. Coaches, athletes and spectators joined together to applaud the performance of the day at Tollcross, as Scott Gibson regained the 50m Backstroke Scottish Record on Friday… Continue reading Gibson sets new 50 back Scottish Record on Open day one
Swimming action moves to Glasgow
The racing season continues this weekend with the Scottish National & Open Swimming Championships, which will take place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre from 30 June to 2 July. 750 athletes representing 74 Clubs will start to arrive in Glasgow today for what will be a great three days of racing, and another milestone in… Continue reading Swimming action moves to Glasgow
Thrilling day of water polo cup final action
It was water polo’s big day of action with the Scottish Cup Finals taking place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow. Across six thrilling games teams from Dunfermline, Kirkintilloch & Kilsyth, Portobello, Stirling and Warrender fought hard in attack and defence in their bid to be crowned champions. The opening match between Dunfermline and… Continue reading Thrilling day of water polo cup final action
Team Scotland swimmers confirmed for Commonwealth Youth Games
Eight rising stars of the pool are the latest additions to Team Scotland for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad & Tobago this summer. Evan Davidson, Laurie Devine, Dean Fearn, Stefan Krawiec, Sean McCann, Holly McGill, Drew McKenzie and Matthew Ward will be in action at the seventh Commonwealth Youth Games for which the swimming… Continue reading Team Scotland swimmers confirmed for Commonwealth Youth Games
Over half a century in the sport: Elizabeth Bowman, Volunteer Week Scotland
For Volunteer Week Scotland, we caught up with one of the most dedicated and longest-serving volunteers within Artistic Swimming in Scotland, Elizabeth Bowman. Brought into the sport by the legendary Mary Black, Elizabeth worked her way through various roles within the sport and is currently the National Event Co-ordinator and Technical Official Co-Ordinator. Read her… Continue reading Over half a century in the sport: Elizabeth Bowman, Volunteer Week Scotland
Young Volunteers are making waves across Scottish aquatic community
From Swimming to Diving, Water Polo to Artistic Swimming, young volunteers are shaping the future of aquatic sports in Scotland – taking on leadership roles within their clubs, as well as organisation various events and fundraising opportunities. Many of these youngsters are part of Scottish Swimming’s Young Volunteer Programme – a framework which providers young… Continue reading Young Volunteers are making waves across Scottish aquatic community