Saturday brought a raft of distance swimming in Aberdeen, as para swimmers took to the 200 and 400m Freestyle events in a quest for fast times and silverware. And it was to be a fairytale Scottish 1-2, as University of Aberdeen teammates Toni Shaw (S9) and Faye Rogers (S10) took gold and silver respectively in… Continue reading Aberdeen pair secure World Series 1-2 on home soil
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World Championships Silver for Reid
Competing in her fourth World Championships, Grace Reid continues to impressive, today adding silver to her international medal collection, as the World Aquatics Championships got underway in Doha. While the 1m springboard may not be an Olympic event, it serves well for settling the nerves and allowing a diver to find their flow, and Reid… Continue reading World Championships Silver for Reid
Shaw shines in World Series opener
The para swimming world arrived in Aberdeen on Thursday, as a selection of the globe’s brightest and best talents looked to achieve greatness in the Granite City. Whilst athletes from 22 nations were in action on day one of competition – local talent was also on hand to make its mark in the North East… Continue reading Shaw shines in World Series opener
Aberdeen primed for World Series opener
Over the course of the next four days Aberdeen Aquatics Centre will play host to nearly 200 athletes as the Citi World Para Swimming Series incorporating the British Para Swimming Winter Meet, rolls into town. In what will be it’s second time hosting a World Para Series event, the City of Aberdeen welcomes World and… Continue reading Aberdeen primed for World Series opener
Five Scots take on inaugural European Ice Swimming Championships
Five hardy Scottish swimmers are entered into this weekend’s first ever European Ice Swimming Championships, as the continent’s best cold water swimmers travel to Oradea, Romania to battle the elements and each other. The competition sees swimmers compete in a variety of events in an outdoor pool, under five degrees Celsius, with near freezing conditions… Continue reading Five Scots take on inaugural European Ice Swimming Championships
Scot squad show up well in Swiss challenge
A 25-strong Scottish Swimming squad put together a string of impressive performances over the weekend, as junior and senior athletes took to the competition pool at the Geneva International Challenge. In what was, for many, the first long course meet of the season, encouraging times were set across the board, as momentum continues to build… Continue reading Scot squad show up well in Swiss challenge
Best of British divers descend on RCP for crucial contest
Athletes finally dive into the Scottish National Diving Championships incorporating British National Diving Cup today, with the Royal Commonwealth Pool providing the perfect opportunity to showcase early season preparation. A host of Great Britain’s international divers will compete at the historic venue, with qualification for the Doha World Championships also at stake, as well as… Continue reading Best of British divers descend on RCP for crucial contest
Scots help GB to top team accolade in Otopeni
Great Britain produced their best ever European Short Course Performance, winning 23 medals, including nine golds – with a strong contingent of eight Scots helping deliver the record-breaking total for top team GB. The group looked to use this meet as a preparation meet for the World Championships in Doha, as well as the impending… Continue reading Scots help GB to top team accolade in Otopeni
University of Stirling crowned top club
The team from the University of Stirling were crowned Top Club as the curtain fell on the 2023 Scottish National Short Course Swimming Championships. With more medal winning performances on the final day, including golds from Evie Davis, Rory Dickson, Angharad Evans and Michaella Glenister, the team from Stirling finished the meet with 1229.50 points.… Continue reading University of Stirling crowned top club
Fierce racing continues at short course championships
Day 2 of the Scottish National Short Course and Edinburgh University’s Scott Gibson won joint gold in the 50m backstroke. Gibson and Bath University’s Robbie Hemmings could not be separated, both recording a time of 24.30. Elliot Clogg (Loughborough University), winner of last night’s 200m backstroke final, took the bronze medal in 24.45. While citing… Continue reading Fierce racing continues at short course championships