The second of our profile pieces features Duncan Scott, an ever present on Great British teams for the past decade, and for whom Paris will be his third Olympics as he looks to add to his tally of 6 medals across two previous games for Team GB. Duncan learned to swim in South Ayrshire, in… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Duncan Scott
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Olympics Preview: Keanna MacInnes
The week of the Olympics is now upon us and after what will inevitably be a dynamic and unique opening ceremony along the River Seine, our attention will move across to La Défense Arena in Nanterre, for the start of the swimming competition on Saturday. Our five Scottish swimmers have been enjoying a holding camp… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Keanna MacInnes
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 prepare for Rome challenge
Ahead of next weekends Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships, the 60th edition of Sette Colli will provide the last international racing opportunity ahead of a busy summer of domestic and international events, including the Olympics in Paris in six week’s time. As well as the TeamGB swimmers a group of 12 athletes will race… Continue reading Scots prepare for Rome challenge
Euan Lowe to step down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming
Euan Lowe has announced his intention to stand down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming at the end of the year. Having joined Scottish Swimming in the summer of 2019, Euan has led the organisation through some significant challenges, not least of all the Covid pandemic and the ongoing #SaveOurPools campaign to help secure long-term… Continue reading Euan Lowe to step down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming
Reid selected for third Olympic Games
Grace Reid has secured her place on TeamGB for her third consecutive Olympic Games, with her Paris selection confirmed by the BOA (British Olympic Association). Reid, Jordan Houlden and Kyle Kothari were added to the synchro pairings already announced, completing the diving team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The trio of Reid, Houlden and… Continue reading Reid selected for third Olympic Games
Dundee set for Scottish Cup Final Saturday
For the first time since 2017, Dundee’s Olympia will host the Scottish National Water Polo Cup finals, after last year’s showcase in Glasgow. 12 teams, from six clubs, will come head-to-head across six matches in the City of Discovery, as Scotland’s Water Polo stars look to become national champions on Tayside. The final game of… Continue reading Dundee set for Scottish Cup Final Saturday
Scots sharpen racing skills in lead up to summer showdowns
As training cycles continue after April’s Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, Scottish swimmers continue to sharpen their race skills against competitors from across Britain and mainland Europe. The vast majority of Scottish swimmers who are on the Team GB squad heading to Paris were in action at the AP Race London International this past weekend, with… Continue reading Scots sharpen racing skills in lead up to summer showdowns
David Wilkie MBE 1954 – 2024
Scottish Swimming is very saddened to hear of the passing of David Wilkie, following a courageous battle with cancer. The Olympic, World and Commonwealth gold medallist was 70 years old. Born in 1954 to Scottish parents, David spent the first part of his childhood in Sri Lanka, and it was in Colombo where he first… Continue reading David Wilkie MBE 1954 – 2024