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
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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
British Summer Championships underway in Sheffield
For many of our swimmers, the British Summer Championships heralds the end of the domestic racing season, and the last few months have been about posting times and being selected for the event. Entries are by invitation only and based on performances recorded in the designated Qualifying Window. The 24 top ranked swimmers in each… Continue reading British Summer Championships underway 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
GB debutant Noah Penman amongst three Scots heading to European Games
Twenty-five divers are ready to take to the springboards and platforms of Japan and Poland this summer after British Diving confirmed our teams for the upcoming double-header of World Championships and European Games. Amongst the 25 athletes selected across two teams, Aberdeen Diving Club’s Noah Penman has received his first senior international call-up as part… Continue reading GB debutant Noah Penman amongst three Scots heading to European Games
Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
This weekend will see Scotland’s aquatic athletes honing their skills ahead of a busy summer, with a number of elite level events taking place over the coming days. The British Diving Championships, Glasgow International Swim Meet and the World Para Swimming French Leg are on the menu this bank holiday weekend – with strong Scottish… Continue reading Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
Clegg on golden form in Berlin
Stephen Clegg became the first ever S12 swimmer under the 28-second barrier in the Men’s 50m Backstroke as he picked up Great Britain’s two golds at the 2023 Citi Para Swimming World Series leg in Berlin. The four days of action at the Schwimm-und Sprunghalle in the Europasportpark (SSE) saw a busy programme of multi-classification… Continue reading Clegg on golden form in Berlin
Strong group of Scots set for European Juniors
A 34-strong British Swimming team is set to descend on Belgrade for the 2023 European Junior Swimming Championships, which run from 4th-9th July. The annual competition showcases the best up-and-coming talent on the continent for athletes born primarily between 2005-2009, with successful swimmers from the event consistently going on to make impressions on the senior… Continue reading Strong group of Scots set for European Juniors