The last evening of racing at the Aquatics GB Summer Championships brought a final flurry of medals, which will be coming north of the border after Scottish swimmers finished the week, and their season, on a high. University of Stirling’s Jamie Robertson won his second butterfly title of the week, tonight adding the 50m title… Continue reading Scots end Summer Championships on a high
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More Scottish success on the penultimate day of racing in Sheffield
The penultimate day of racing at the Aquatics GB Summer Championships saw yet more strong performances from Scottish swimmers, with another 11 medals won. Lili Mundell (Heart of Midlothian) swam the race of her life to take the 100m freestyle title in the 13/14 years age group. Lili turned in second place at the 50m… Continue reading More Scottish success on the penultimate day of racing in Sheffield
Winning Wednesday for Scots in Sheffield
Ten more medals for Scottish athletes tonight with the business end of the Aquatics GB Summer Championships on the horizon. Edinburgh University’s Stephen Clegg, S12, has big ambitions later this summer at the Paralympic Games in Paris, and the 100m backstroke is certainly a key event for him. Tonight, he showed his intent with a… Continue reading Winning Wednesday for Scots in Sheffield
Swimmers reach half way mark in Sheffield
Another eight medals for Scottish athletes/clubs today, as we go beyond the halfway point of the Aquatics GB Summer Championships, taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Coco Croxford (South Lanarkshire Swimming) won gold in an exciting 200m butterfly final (16 years), where she timed her charge to the wall to perfection.… Continue reading Swimmers reach half way mark in Sheffield
Scots continue medal success in Sheffield
Medal success continued for Scottish swimmers competing at the Aquatics GB Summer Championships, taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Dean Fearn (Aberdeen Dolphin) won his second backstroke gold of the meet, breaking his own Scottish Junior Record for 100m backstroke in the final (16 years) with a time of 56.09. Harry… Continue reading Scots continue medal success in Sheffield
Hat-trick of golds for Scottish swimmers in Sheffield
Scottish swimmers enjoyed six medals, including three golds, on day 2 of the Aquatics GB Summer Championships, taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Rory Dickson (University of Stirling) was first to top the podium with a strong swim in the 100m breaststroke (18 years/over). Dickson took control of the race from… Continue reading Hat-trick of golds for Scottish swimmers in Sheffield
Opening Day of Aquatics GB Summer Championships
The Aquatics GB Summer Championships began today at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield with a day of 1500m freestyle kicking off the seven-day event. The championships will bring together the best of UK swimming talent who are not involved at the Olympics in Paris, while also bringing to a close the domestic swimming… Continue reading Opening Day of Aquatics GB Summer Championships
Scottish swimmers finish the Speedo British Summer Championships on a high
Scottish swimmers secured another 14 medals on the final day of action from the Speedo British Summer Championships, which have been held at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Charlotte Hardy (Millfield), Matthew Ward (Mount Kelly), Lucy Grieve (South Ayrshire Swim Team) and Dean Fearn (Aberdeen Dolphin) all finished with gold medals in their… Continue reading Scottish swimmers finish the Speedo British Summer Championships on a high