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
Tag: para-swimming
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
Para Swimmers selected for Team Scotland
Team Scotland’s momentum towards the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continues to pick up pace with the selection of a seven-strong line up in Para Swimming. With Glasgow 2026 set to have the largest para-sport programme in Commonwealth Games history, four men and three women will make up Team Scotland’s Para Swimming team competing at Tollcross International Swimming Centre this summer. Toni Shaw is set for a third Games appearance with Team Scotland,… Continue reading Para Swimmers selected for Team Scotland
Angharad Evans smashes British breaststroke record
Angharad Evans took day three of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships by storm, smashing the British Record for 200m breaststroke and posting the fastest time in the world for the event this year. Angharad (University of Stirling) took control of the race from the off, extending her lead with every stroke. With the crowd cheering… Continue reading Angharad Evans smashes British breaststroke record
Duncan was the Flying Scott on Day 2 in London
Day two of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships saw more names added to the roster for the European Championships and more nomination times secured for Team Scotland in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games in July. Having been pre-selected to Team Scotland for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Duncan Scott tonight also secured his place on the… Continue reading Duncan was the Flying Scott on Day 2 in London
From Paralympic Glory to Swimming Teacher
Passion and a determination for swimming have driven a Paralympic swimmer to become a dedicated swim teacher, inspiring children across Scotland to learn life-saving swimming skills. Abby Kane’s journey to Paralympic success began in the pool at just three years old, when she joined the LEARN TO SWIM programme. Abby went on to win a… Continue reading From Paralympic Glory to Swimming Teacher
Capital prepares for the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships
The Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships is a firm favourite in the swimming calendar and the 2025 event, which starts tomorrow, will again bring an exciting mix of colour, noise and fast swimming. A wealth of Scotland’s top swimming talent will descend on the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh for their final opportunity… Continue reading Capital prepares for the Scottish National Short Course Open Swimming Championships