Duncan Scott showed strength, focus and determination to secure the 200m IM silver medal at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. In what was a truly world class final, the University of Stirling athlete, who is trained by Steven Tigg, stuck to his race plan and moved up through the field from 6th to… Continue reading World Silver for Duncan Scott
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Round-up from day 5 of British Summer Champs
The swimming action continued with day five of the British Summer Championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. George Smith (University of Stirling) secured his second breaststroke medal of the meet winning gold in the 200m event to add to the silver won over 100m. Smith looked strong throughout, dominating the race to come home two… Continue reading Round-up from day 5 of British Summer Champs
British Summer Championships continue in Sheffield
Tuesday sees us beyond the half way point of the British Summer Championships which are taking place at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. And while many see this as the end of their swimming season, others are using the meet to fine tune racing skills ahead of international competition. Evie Davis is one such athlete who… Continue reading British Summer Championships continue in Sheffield
Busy night for Scots in Sheffield
A busy third day of action at the British Summer Championships for Scottish or Scotland-based athletes with another dozen medals won and plenty of swimmers making finals. Tom Beeley, who was part of Team Scotland for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year, won gold in his main event, the 200m butterfly. The University of… Continue reading Busy night for Scots in Sheffield
Scottish swimmers continue medal success in Sheffield
Day two of the British Summer Championships produced ten more medals for Scottish and Scotland based athletes, including gold for Rory Dickson, Jamie Robertson and Michaela Glenister, all of whom train at University of Stirling. Rory Dickson’s gold medal in the 100m breaststroke (19 & over) came in a well-executed race where he stayed with… Continue reading Scottish swimmers continue medal success in Sheffield
British Summer Championships underway in Sheffield
For many of our swimmers, the British Summer Championships heralds the end of the domestic racing season, and the last few months have been about posting times and being selected for the event. Entries are by invitation only and based on performances recorded in the designated Qualifying Window. The 24 top ranked swimmers in each… Continue reading British Summer Championships underway in Sheffield
Gibson sets new 50 back Scottish Record on Open day one
Scotland’s showcase national swimming competition arrived in Tollcross on Friday, with over 700 athletes involved in the hunt for the accolade of National Championships, across numerous strokes and distances. Coaches, athletes and spectators joined together to applaud the performance of the day at Tollcross, as Scott Gibson regained the 50m Backstroke Scottish Record on Friday… Continue reading Gibson sets new 50 back Scottish Record on Open day one
Swimming action moves to Glasgow
The racing season continues this weekend with the Scottish National & Open Swimming Championships, which will take place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre from 30 June to 2 July. 750 athletes representing 74 Clubs will start to arrive in Glasgow today for what will be a great three days of racing, and another milestone in… Continue reading Swimming action moves to Glasgow
Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause
YOUNG SWIMMERS in Portobello have received a day of vital water safety lessons alongside an Olympic medallist to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Former Olympian Stephen Milne made a star appearance during a Learn to Swim event held at Portobello Swim Centre, which delivered water safety lessons to 77 children as part of the awareness week.… Continue reading Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause
Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week
MORE THAN 75,000 children across the country are being offered water safety lessons to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Learn to Swim is continuing its major water safety push to coincide with this year’s Drowning Prevention Week as National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) figures show 45 people in Scotland tragically lost their lives to drowning in… Continue reading Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week