University of Stirling’s Oliver Carter took over 2.5 seconds off his own S10 Scottish Record for 400m freestyle on the penultimate day of action from the Para Swimming World Series inc. the British Para Swimming Meet, taking place in Sheffield. Carter, who made his international debut at last year’s Para Swimming World Championships in Madeira,… Continue reading Review of penultimate day of action at BPSIM
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Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course
Scottish swimmers took to Ponds Forge in Sheffield for the first time this Long Course season, with fast times posted across the board, including Scottish and BUCS Records. Kara Hanlon stole the headlines with a stunning swim on Sunday in Sheffield, treating Ponds Forge to a breath-taking Scottish Record in the 100m Breaststroke. The achievement… Continue reading Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course
Synchro Scots shine in season opener in Edinburgh
Scottish Synchro divers took home medals in two different events on home soil at the weekend, as Edinburgh played host to the first British Diving event of the year. James Heatly, Libby Duke and Ellen Gillespie all clinched silverware in their home pool – as the best of British Diving descended onto the Royal Commonwealth… Continue reading Synchro Scots shine in season opener in Edinburgh
Scottish Swimming squad scoop ‘Top Team’ prize at Geneva International
In a weekend which featured numerous podium appearances, two British Age Group Records, and various personal learnings and experiences – the composite Scottish Swimming squad were crowned ‘Top Team’ at the Geneva International. There were a number of strong performances from across the board, with the Scottish Swimming squad picking up 16 medals, alongside a… Continue reading Scottish Swimming squad scoop ‘Top Team’ prize at Geneva International
Scottish Swimming squad head to Geneva International
A group of over 30 athletes, and 18 coaches and support staff are heading to this weekend’s Geneva International, as the long course distance season begins in earnest. The group of athletes, made up by National Senior Team, National Junior Academy and Senior Academy athletes, will be hoping to dust off the 50m competition cobwebs,… Continue reading Scottish Swimming squad head to Geneva International
Edinburgh to host British National Diving Cup in 2023
The British National Diving Cup 2023 will take place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh across 2nd-5th February. Athlete entries are now open for the event which will showcase the best of Britain’s diving talent at the start of another busy year for the sport. The past 12 months has witnessed one of Britain’s… Continue reading Edinburgh to host British National Diving Cup in 2023
Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course
After yet another day of thrills and spills in the Royal Commonwealth Pool, the Scottish National Short Course Championships concluded with a flurry of fast swims and encouraging performances. European and Commonwealth medallist Katie Shanahan made history tonight, with victory in the 100m Individual Medley, becoming the first Scottish woman in history to break the… Continue reading Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course
Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff
The Scottish National Short Course Championships continued on a snow swept day in Edinburgh, but there was some serious heat in the pool, as fast swimming continued. Kathleen Dawson returned to Backstroke action in style on Saturday, following an injury enforced layoff for much of 2022, claiming gold in the 100m Backstroke. Kathleen’s time of… Continue reading Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff
Strong start to Scottish Short Course on Day One in Edinburgh
The Scottish National Short Course Championships started with a bang on Friday, with fast swims, PBs and national records set across sessions. Kara Hanlon set the meet on fire with a Scottish Record in Friday’s morning session in the 50m Breaststroke – equalling Corrie Scott’s time from 8 years ago at the same event, and… Continue reading Strong start to Scottish Short Course on Day One in Edinburgh
Mew Jensen holds off Reid in close springboard final
Day two of the Scottish National & Open Diving Championships in Edinburgh produced a closely fought battle between Dive London team-mates Scarlett Mew Jensen and Grace Reid, while Jordan Houlden took charge of the 3m springboard final to secure his second gold of the meet. In a close contest Scarlett Mew Jensen beat Dive London… Continue reading Mew Jensen holds off Reid in close springboard final