Medal success continued for Scottish swimmers competing at the Aquatics GB Summer Championships, taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Dean Fearn (Aberdeen Dolphin) won his second backstroke gold of the meet, breaking his own Scottish Junior Record for 100m backstroke in the final (16 years) with a time of 56.09. Harry… Continue reading Scots continue medal success in Sheffield
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Olympics Preview: Keanna MacInnes
The week of the Olympics is now upon us and after what will inevitably be a dynamic and unique opening ceremony along the River Seine, our attention will move across to La Défense Arena in Nanterre, for the start of the swimming competition on Saturday. Our five Scottish swimmers have been enjoying a holding camp… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Keanna MacInnes
Hat-trick of golds for Scottish swimmers in Sheffield
Scottish swimmers enjoyed six medals, including three golds, on day 2 of the Aquatics GB Summer Championships, taking place at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Rory Dickson (University of Stirling) was first to top the podium with a strong swim in the 100m breaststroke (18 years/over). Dickson took control of the race from… Continue reading Hat-trick of golds for Scottish swimmers in Sheffield
Opening Day of Aquatics GB Summer Championships
The Aquatics GB Summer Championships began today at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield with a day of 1500m freestyle kicking off the seven-day event. The championships will bring together the best of UK swimming talent who are not involved at the Olympics in Paris, while also bringing to a close the domestic swimming… Continue reading Opening Day of Aquatics GB Summer Championships
Scots relish European challenge in Vilnius and Belgrade
Scottish swimmers took to European waters over the past few weeks with the aim of contributing to wider Great British success at both the European Junior and senior European Championships. After a successful summer last year, Dean Fearn (Aberdeen Dolphin), again proved his class on the junior international stage, playing a vital role in two… Continue reading Scots relish European challenge in Vilnius and Belgrade
Scots prepare for Rome challenge
Ahead of next weekends Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships, the 60th edition of Sette Colli will provide the last international racing opportunity ahead of a busy summer of domestic and international events, including the Olympics in Paris in six week’s time. As well as the TeamGB swimmers a group of 12 athletes will race… Continue reading Scots prepare for Rome challenge
New schools framework launched to transform water safety
A BOLD new framework that aims to revolutionise water safety in schools has been launched. The National Primary School Swimming Framework – a partnership between Scottish Water and Scottish Swimming – vision is to ensure that primary school children (ideally at Primary 4/Primary 5 level) across Scotland will get to learn basic water safety and… Continue reading New schools framework launched to transform water safety
Scottish National Open Water Championships
Scotland’s open water swimmers came together at Castle Semple Country Park, Lochwinnoch, for a weekend of competition at the Scottish National Open Water Swimming Championships. Still riding high after a successful Best Fest Open Water Festival in May, Edinburgh University’s Cara Gordon dominated the distance events, winning gold in both the 5km and 10km open… Continue reading Scottish National Open Water Championships
Euan Lowe to step down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming
Euan Lowe has announced his intention to stand down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming at the end of the year. Having joined Scottish Swimming in the summer of 2019, Euan has led the organisation through some significant challenges, not least of all the Covid pandemic and the ongoing #SaveOurPools campaign to help secure long-term… Continue reading Euan Lowe to step down as Chief Executive of Scottish Swimming
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