The British Swimming Championships are returning to London in 2024 – and for the first time, swimming and para-swimming events will fully combine in the flagship competition. The 2024 British Swimming Championships will take place at the iconic London Aquatics Centre on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from 2nd-7th April 2024, with the event playing a… Continue reading London’s calling for historic British Swimming Championships in 2024
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6 Scottish Para-swimmers confirmed for 2023-2024 World Class Programme
A total of 41 athletes, including six Scots, have been invited on to British Para-Swimming’s 2023-2024 World Class Programme, off the back of a successful home Para Swimming World Championships and with the 2024 Paralympic Games less than a year away. The list includes a plethora of athletes who have had success at every level… Continue reading 6 Scottish Para-swimmers confirmed for 2023-2024 World Class Programme
Scots impress at BUCS as short course season builds towards conclusion
The BUCS Short Course Championships provided an excellent test for Scottish athletes this past weekend, as the short course season continues to build momentum heading into end of cycle meets in December. The competition, held from 17th-19th November saw the brightest and best of university and college swimmers from across the UK converge on Ponds… Continue reading Scots impress at BUCS as short course season builds towards conclusion
Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
This weekend will see Scotland’s aquatic athletes honing their skills ahead of a busy summer, with a number of elite level events taking place over the coming days. The British Diving Championships, Glasgow International Swim Meet and the World Para Swimming French Leg are on the menu this bank holiday weekend – with strong Scottish… Continue reading Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
Clegg on golden form in Berlin
Stephen Clegg became the first ever S12 swimmer under the 28-second barrier in the Men’s 50m Backstroke as he picked up Great Britain’s two golds at the 2023 Citi Para Swimming World Series leg in Berlin. The four days of action at the Schwimm-und Sprunghalle in the Europasportpark (SSE) saw a busy programme of multi-classification… Continue reading Clegg on golden form in Berlin
British Para-Swimming team named for Manchester World Champs
A 28-strong British team has been selected for the Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships, which take place from 31st July to 6th August this summer. Six Scottish athletes, as well as a further Scottish-based swimmer have secured their place on the team for World-Para Swimming’s flagship competition. Stephen Clegg, Ollie Carter, Sam Downie, Louis… Continue reading British Para-Swimming team named for Manchester World Champs
Golden Finale for Rogers in Sheffield
Faye Rogers stormed to World Series gold on the closing day of the Citi Para Swimming World Series Inc. British Para-Swimming Meet in Sheffield. The University of Aberdeen Performance swimmer (S10), who is coached by Patrick Miley, qualified fastest for the MC 100m butterfly final, following up her heat swim strongly, by keeping with the… Continue reading Golden Finale for Rogers in Sheffield
Review of penultimate day of action at BPSIM
University of Stirling’s Oliver Carter took over 2.5 seconds off his own S10 Scottish Record for 400m freestyle on the penultimate day of action from the Para Swimming World Series inc. the British Para Swimming Meet, taking place in Sheffield. Carter, who made his international debut at last year’s Para Swimming World Championships in Madeira,… Continue reading Review of penultimate day of action at BPSIM
Worlds Qualification Times set on first day of BPSIM
Scottish Para Swimmers made the familiar trip to Ponds Forge in Sheffield, as action in the Para Swimming World Series incorporating the British Para-Swimming Meet began on Thursday. The meets provides Scots, and their GB counterparts, with their only opportunity to qualify for the World Para Swimming Championships, taking place in Manchester this summer. University… Continue reading Worlds Qualification Times set on first day of BPSIM
Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course
Scottish swimmers took to Ponds Forge in Sheffield for the first time this Long Course season, with fast times posted across the board, including Scottish and BUCS Records. Kara Hanlon stole the headlines with a stunning swim on Sunday in Sheffield, treating Ponds Forge to a breath-taking Scottish Record in the 100m Breaststroke. The achievement… Continue reading Scots show their speed at BUCS Long Course