At the conclusion of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore GBR finished 15th overall on the medal table bringing home five medals from three sports: 1 gold (swimming), 2 silver (swimming, diving) and 2 bronze (artistic swimming, diving). Watching on screen it looked a tough couple of weeks with clear evidence that performance swimming is… Continue reading World Championships Reflections
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Scottish athletes ready to take on the world in Singapore
This weekend the diving and swimming competitions of the World Aquatics Championships will begin in Singapore, and nine Scottish athletes will be in action as part of the GBR team. Diving events start on Saturday and Aberdeen’s Noah Penman (Aberdeen Diving Club) will make his World Championships debut on Sunday in the 1m prelims and… Continue reading Scottish athletes ready to take on the world in Singapore
Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships
A 15-strong British team has been announced for the European Aquatics Junior Diving Championships which take place this month in Athens, Greece. The competition spans seven days of action at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in Athens, with the opening ceremony on Monday 23rd July 2025 followed by the Mixed Team Final as the first medal… Continue reading Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships
Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships
Grace Reid and Noah Penman are included in a 14-strong Aquatics GB diving team blending Olympic experience with future potential will head to Singapore this summer, looking to make their mark at the World Aquatics Championships. The selections come fresh off the back of a gripping four-days of competition at the Aquatics GB Diving Championships… Continue reading Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships
Edinburgh secure Thistle Trophy in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Sports Village once again played host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships, incorporating the Thistle Trophy, over three days of close and competitive action. The competition, which returns to the North East every April/May, saw more than 200 divers from seven clubs descend on Aberdeen for a weekend of diving, with athletes… Continue reading Edinburgh secure Thistle Trophy in Aberdeen
Divers added to world class programme
A group of 26 divers, including Scottish athletes Grace Reid and Noah Penman, will look to build on a historic year for Aquatics GB diving after being invited on to the World Class Programme for 2025. A clean sweep of synchro medals at last summer’s Olympic Games, plus a stunning final-day bronze for Noah Williams… Continue reading Divers added to world class programme
Scottish divers finish Nationals on a high
After three days of strong competition the Scottish National & Open Diving Championships drew to an exciting conclusion with Edinburgh Diving Club’s Angus Menmuir and Clara Kerr winning their respective 3m springboard finals. For Angus, this was perhaps unfamiliar territory with his programme usually leaning towards the platform event. This weekend, however, he has contested… Continue reading Scottish divers finish Nationals on a high
Smallwood Appointed as Aquatics GB Performance Centre Lead Coach
Following the recent partnership announcement between The University of Edinburgh, Aquatics GB, Scottish Swimming and Edinburgh Leisure, the search for the new Performance Lead Coach has come to a close with renowned diving coach, Adam Smallwood being appointed into the role. Smallwood has worked extensively with some of the top talents in British diving. Most… Continue reading Smallwood Appointed as Aquatics GB Performance Centre Lead Coach
Aquatics community celebrated at Awards Evening
It was a night of celebrating all thing aquatics in Scotland last night, as Scottish Swimming hosted their annual awards evening, which took place at TECA in Aberdeen. Hosted by radio and television presenter, Arlene Stuart, over 310 guests celebrated the fantastic achievements of our athletes and coaches, as well as the invaluable contributions made… Continue reading Aquatics community celebrated at Awards Evening
Reid selected for third Olympic Games
Grace Reid has secured her place on TeamGB for her third consecutive Olympic Games, with her Paris selection confirmed by the BOA (British Olympic Association). Reid, Jordan Houlden and Kyle Kothari were added to the synchro pairings already announced, completing the diving team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The trio of Reid, Houlden and… Continue reading Reid selected for third Olympic Games