The calibre of athlete in the Olympic 200m freestyle final was such that only 0.15 seconds separated the gold medallist David Popovici from Duncan Scott, who finished fourth. Powering into the wall, the gold medal went down to the touch, and it was David Popovici (ROU) who was crowned Olympic Champion in a time of… Continue reading Scott edged out in freestyle thriller
Tag: Paris 2024
Duncan Scott into Olympic 200m freestyle final
Duncan Scott has again reached the Olympic final of the 200m freestyle with a powerful performance in the semi-finals, where he was only one of two athletes who finished in a sub 1:45 time. After this morning’s heats Duncan had suggested that 0.2 or 0.3 could have helped him more for the semi-finals but being… Continue reading Duncan Scott into Olympic 200m freestyle final
Olympic swimming gets underway
The wait is over and the swimming competition of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is now underway at Paris’ La Defense Arena, and today, there were three Scottish swimmers in action. Duncan Scott was on the anchor leg of the 4x100m freestyle relay, and the quartet of Matt Richards, Jacob Whittle, Tom Dean and Duncan,… Continue reading Olympic swimming gets underway
Olympics Preview: Lucy Hope
Lucy Hope has established herself as a key component in Britain’s freestyle relays, and qualified for her second Olympic Games in April 2024, as part of the Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay alongside Freya Colbert, Abbie Wood and Medi Harris. Born in Melrose Lucy was brought up in the Scottish Borders – learning to swim in… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Lucy Hope
Olympics Preview: Katie Shanahan
Following second place finishes in the 200m Backstroke and 400m Individual Medley at the 2024 Olympic Trials in London, Katie Shanahan booked her place to the plane for the Paris Olympics. Katie was like a duck to water when she joined Scotia ASC at the age of just four, her swimming talents clear to see… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Katie Shanahan
Olympics Preview: Kathleen Dawson
The announcement of Kathleen Dawson to her second Olympics Games, which came after the Trials in April, was an emotional one, not just for the joy and pride in all her hard work, but for the resilience and courage she has displayed during an injury-impacted and challenging couple of years for the University of Stirling… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Kathleen Dawson
Olympics Preview: Duncan Scott
The second of our profile pieces features Duncan Scott, an ever present on Great British teams for the past decade, and for whom Paris will be his third Olympics as he looks to add to his tally of 6 medals across two previous games for Team GB. Duncan learned to swim in South Ayrshire, in… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Duncan Scott
Reid selected for third Olympic Games
Grace Reid has secured her place on TeamGB for her third consecutive Olympic Games, with her Paris selection confirmed by the BOA (British Olympic Association). Reid, Jordan Houlden and Kyle Kothari were added to the synchro pairings already announced, completing the diving team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The trio of Reid, Houlden and… Continue reading Reid selected for third Olympic Games
Paris calling for Shanahan and Scott
Day three of the Speedo Aquatics GB Swimming Championships saw Katie Shanahan and Duncan Scott begin their Paris campaign, with both athletes securing a nomination time in their respective events. Stephen Clegg added a second event to his Paralympic schedule, while Suzie McNair, Evan Davidson and Stefan Krawiec posted European Junior qualifying times, in what… Continue reading Paris calling for Shanahan and Scott
Paris calling for Dawson and Clegg
Day two of the Speedo Aquatics GB Swimming Championships saw two more Scottish athletes secure their nominations for this summer’s Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. With the final event of the evening, both Kathleen Dawson and Stephen Clegg powered their way to victory in their respective 100m backstroke finals to secure their ticket to the… Continue reading Paris calling for Dawson and Clegg