The Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships kicked off in style today at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, where the first titles were won and a number of records broken. Bath University’s Matthew Ward broke the Scottish Record during a dominant performance for 200m backstroke. Taking the race out from the off, the… Continue reading Strong opening night of short course action
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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
Bringing back the #Boost to Edinburgh
The battle cry #BOOST when an Edinburgh University athlete launches themselves into the pool is a familiar sound on the pool deck, but..