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
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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
Scottish National Open Water Championships
Scotland’s open water swimmers came together at Castle Semple Country Park, Lochwinnoch, for a weekend of competition at the Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. Still riding high after a successful Best Fest Open Water Festival in May, Edinburgh University’s Cara Gordon dominated the distance events, winning gold in both the 5km and 10km open… Continue reading Scottish National Open Water Championships
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
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
Perfect ending for Brayson as City of Glasgow Retain Top Club Trophy
After five days of superb competition, City of Glasgow Swim Team were crowned Top Club for the third successive year at the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships, providing the perfect farewell for Head Coach Danielle Brayson, as she leaves for pastures new. With strong swims across all age groups, athletes from City of Glasgow… Continue reading Perfect ending for Brayson as City of Glasgow Retain Top Club Trophy
Super Saturday at SNAGS
We may be on the penultimate day of SNAGS but athletes certainly were not showing any sign of fatigue, with highly competitive finals across Saturday, and the fight for medals and top club points as fierce as ever. Midlothian athletes Toby Bullock and Finlay Davies, who are both members of Scottish Swimming’s National Senior Academy,… Continue reading Super Saturday at SNAGS
Fantastic Friday night racing in Aberdeen
Friday night in Aberdeen served up a series of thrilling finals across all age groups, as the Scottish National Age Group Championships approach the business end of the meet. With athletes from City of Glasgow, Warrender, East Lothian, South Lanarkshire and Perth pushing for frequent podium finishes, the race for Top Club is also gathering… Continue reading Fantastic Friday night racing in Aberdeen