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
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Mabbott feeling ‘at home’ ahead of this weekend’s British Diving Cup
Diver Danny Mabbott experienced a breakout year in 2022 on the international stage and is hoping to continue that form in 2023 – starting this weekend in Edinburgh. The British Diving Cup, the first major national competition of the season, will take place at Danny’s home venue, the Royal Commonwealth Pool, from Thursday to Sunday.… Continue reading Mabbott feeling ‘at home’ ahead of this weekend’s British Diving Cup
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
Final champions crowned on last day of Scottish Diving Championships
Competition drew to a close on Sunday, with final champions crowned, following a weekend of close diving competition in Edinburgh. Divers continued to use the opportunity to develop and experiment with dives, with the meet falling at such an early point in the season. A year on from his first National Championship in the Men’s… Continue reading Final champions crowned on last day of Scottish Diving Championships
Eight Scottish swimmers on GB roster for World Cup
Eight Scottish swimmers will form part of the GB squad taking to the water in the Berlin leg of the FINA Short Course World Cup over the weekend. The meet, which runs from 21-23 October is the first competitive opportunity for National Senior Team athletes in the short course pool this season. Fresh off of… Continue reading Eight Scottish swimmers on GB roster for World Cup
Mabbott part of World Junior team heading to Canada
Edinburgh diver Danny Mabbott will be part of the 17-strong British Diving team heading to next month’s World Junior Championships in Montreal, Canada (27th November – 4th December). Mabbott, who made his senior international debut for Scotland at Birmingham 2022, was also on the GB team which competed at the European Junior Diving Championships in… Continue reading Mabbott part of World Junior team heading to Canada
Stephen Milne calls time on illustrious career
In a career that has seen him compete at the highest level for the best part of a decade, Stephen Milne has taken the decision to retire from competitive swimming. With medals won at the Olympic Games, World Championships, European Championships and most recently at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Stephen leaves the sport on… Continue reading Stephen Milne calls time on illustrious career
Shanahan secures European silver in Rome
Katie Shanahan continued her summer of dreams tonight, to take home her first ever senior European medal, in the 200m Backstroke – just over a week after her Bronze triumph in Birmingham in the same event. Going in third fastest, Katie always had a good chance of medalling, but was composed enough to take the… Continue reading Shanahan secures European silver in Rome