The penultimate day of swimming action from the London Aquatics Centre with the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships entering the final two days of action. Keanna Macinnes broke her own Scottish Record on the way to becoming British Champion for 100m butterfly. Keanna improved on the standard she had set last year at the World Championships… Continue reading Scottish Record and British Title for Keanna Macinnes
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British Titles for Shanahan and Scott on Day 4 in London
University of Stirling’s Katie Shanahan and Duncan Scott finished Day 4 of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in style, securing British titles in their respective events. Add to that a flurry of Commonwealth Games consideration times across a range of events, it’s been another strong day for the Scots in London. Katie Shanahan secured her… Continue reading British Titles for Shanahan and Scott on Day 4 in London
Angharad Evans smashes British breaststroke record
Angharad Evans took day three of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships by storm, smashing the British Record for 200m breaststroke and posting the fastest time in the world for the event this year. Angharad (University of Stirling) took control of the race from the off, extending her lead with every stroke. With the crowd cheering… Continue reading Angharad Evans smashes British breaststroke record
Duncan was the Flying Scott on Day 2 in London
Day two of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships saw more names added to the roster for the European Championships and more nomination times secured for Team Scotland in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games in July. Having been pre-selected to Team Scotland for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Duncan Scott tonight also secured his place on the… Continue reading Duncan was the Flying Scott on Day 2 in London
Six Scots post nomination standard for Glasgow
The Aquatics GB Swimming Championships began today at the London Aquatics Centre, with British titles and selections to teams for this summer’s European Championships up for grabs. And for the Scots competing, it is also the meet to post consideration times for Team Scotland for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. And tonight six Scottish athletes did… Continue reading Six Scots post nomination standard for Glasgow
Edinburgh ready for International action
The last major long course event before April’s Aquatics GB Swimming Championships will take place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool this weekend, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet rolls into town for its 27th edition. The competition has provided a platform since 1999 for athletes to hone their competition skills, whilst racing against some of… Continue reading Edinburgh ready for International action
Angharad Evans and Ben Higson added to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026
Paris 2024 Olympian and World Championship medallist Angharad Evans is the second swimmer selected to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026. The University of Stirling breaststroke specialist joins the previously selected Duncan Scott, forming a strong start to the team for this summer’s Games. 2024 was a huge breakthrough year for Angharad – becoming British Champion and British… Continue reading Angharad Evans and Ben Higson added to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026
Duncan Scott named on Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026
Team Scotland’s ambitions in the pool are off to a flying start with the nation’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete of all-time, Duncan Scott, named today as the first swimmer selected for Glasgow 2026. Six medals at Birmingham 2022, with gold in 200m Freestyle and 200m Individual Medley, took his overall tally to an impressive… Continue reading Duncan Scott named on Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026
Double Commonwealth Champion Grace Reid retires from Diving
Three-time Olympian Grace Reid has announced her retirement from elite diving, bringing the curtain down on a spectacular career that saw her win multiple major medals on the world, European and Commonwealth stage. Twenty-five years on from the beginning her diving journey at Edinburgh Diving Club, Grace Reid has left an indelible mark on the… Continue reading Double Commonwealth Champion Grace Reid retires from Diving
Scots star on European soil as summer season heats up
Whilst the Scottish National Open Championships caught the headlines on the domestic swimming scene over the weekend, a number of Scots were catching the eye on the continent, with excellent performances across two different competitions. Seven Scottish swimmers were in action at the second ever European under 23 Championships, this time held in Samorin, Slovakia… Continue reading Scots star on European soil as summer season heats up