A flurry of medals on the final night of the swimming competition saw Team Scotland swimmers leave Tollcross International Swimming Centre with an impressive 12 medals from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Angharad Evans set the tone for medal success early in the night, with another hard-fought gold medal in the 200m breaststroke final. Angharad… Continue reading Scottish swimmers enjoy medal rush on final night in Glasgow
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Angharad Evans wins gold for Scotland
Day 3 finals of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games was a rollercoaster, with tears of joy from Angharad Evans, tears of pure emotion from Archie Goodburn and a thrilling 4x200m freestyle final, that had the whole of Tollcross on the edge of their seats. Angharad Evans has spoken candidly about how her performance at the… Continue reading Angharad Evans wins gold for Scotland
Scottish Records, debut finals and Evans magic building on day 2 of swimming finals
Day two of the swimming competition of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games may not have brought further Scottish medals, but it did set the scene for medal potential with Angharad Evans securing lane 4 for the final of the 100m breaststroke tomorrow. More about that later. It also brought some Scottish Records and a number… Continue reading Scottish Records, debut finals and Evans magic building on day 2 of swimming finals
Double gold for Scotland on opening night of swimming
The opening day of the swimming competition of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games did not disappoint, with Scotland winning two gold and two silver medals to the delight of a very loud and supportive home crowd. Every time a video played in the venue which featured Duncan Scott, the crowd roared; this was nothing compared… Continue reading Double gold for Scotland on opening night of swimming
Let the Games begin!
This evening marks the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will see 3000 athletes from 74 nations, supported by an army of 3000 volunteers, for 11 days of world-class sport, competing in 10 sports across 4 venues. This evening is also the eve of the swimming competition, which will take place at… Continue reading Let the Games begin!
Day two delivers as swimmers eye the final countdown to Glasgow
There was plenty more medal success for Scottish swimmers on day 2 of the Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships in Edinburgh. Perhaps more importantly, the presence of Team Scotland athletes, along with those named for Team England and Team Wales, is bringing out the best in many of the younger swimmers. Youngest member of… Continue reading Day two delivers as swimmers eye the final countdown to Glasgow
Scots make waves on opening night in Edinburgh
The Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships began today in Edinburgh with plenty of Team Scotland swimmers in action, to the delight of the spectators. Angharad Evans and Duncan Scott both made their mark on the opening day, with Angharad swimming to within 0.02 of her British Record for 100m breaststroke. Angharad, who broke the… Continue reading Scots make waves on opening night in Edinburgh
Team Scotland athletes set for Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships
Four weeks today will mark not only the Opening Ceremony, but the eve of the swimming competition of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 33 swimmers have been selected to Team Scotland for the Games and this weekend, 31 of them will be in action at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh for the Scottish National… Continue reading Team Scotland athletes set for Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships
Paralympic Champions and Rising Stars Headline Great Britain Team for 2026 summer meets
Aquatics GB is delighted to confirm a 23-strong initial para-swimming selection for the 2026 Dutch National Championships in July and World Para Swimming European Championships in September. The team so far features a host of Paralympic champions and rising stars fresh from outstanding performances at the recently concluded 2026 Aquatics GB Championships in London which included a plethora of British records and three World… Continue reading Paralympic Champions and Rising Stars Headline Great Britain Team for 2026 summer meets
Double Paralympian Louis Lawlor announces retirement
Double Paralympian and World Championship medallist, Louis Lawlor, announced his retirement from competitive swimming today, after seven years of international racing. Bursting onto the international scene in 2019, Louis won a fairytale debut bronze medal in the S14 100m Backstroke at the World Para Swimming Championships in London, touching home in 1:01.47. Two years later… Continue reading Double Paralympian Louis Lawlor announces retirement