The penultimate day of swimming action from the London Aquatics Centre with the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships entering the final two days of action. Keanna Macinnes broke her own Scottish Record on the way to becoming British Champion for 100m butterfly. Keanna improved on the standard she had set last year at the World Championships… Continue reading Scottish Record and British Title for Keanna Macinnes
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British Titles for Shanahan and Scott on Day 4 in London
University of Stirling’s Katie Shanahan and Duncan Scott finished Day 4 of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in style, securing British titles in their respective events. Add to that a flurry of Commonwealth Games consideration times across a range of events, it’s been another strong day for the Scots in London. Katie Shanahan secured her… Continue reading British Titles for Shanahan and Scott on Day 4 in London
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
Six Scots post nomination standard for Glasgow
The Aquatics GB Swimming Championships began today at the London Aquatics Centre, with British titles and selections to teams for this summer’s European Championships up for grabs. And for the Scots competing, it is also the meet to post consideration times for Team Scotland for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. And tonight six Scottish athletes did… Continue reading Six Scots post nomination standard for Glasgow
Edinburgh ready for International action
The last major long course event before April’s Aquatics GB Swimming Championships will take place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool this weekend, as the Edinburgh International Swim Meet rolls into town for its 27th edition. The competition has provided a platform since 1999 for athletes to hone their competition skills, whilst racing against some of… Continue reading Edinburgh ready for International action
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
Duncan Scott named on Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026
Team Scotland’s ambitions in the pool are off to a flying start with the nation’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete of all-time, Duncan Scott, named today as the first swimmer selected for Glasgow 2026. Six medals at Birmingham 2022, with gold in 200m Freestyle and 200m Individual Medley, took his overall tally to an impressive… Continue reading Duncan Scott named on Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026
Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships
A 15-strong British team has been announced for the European Aquatics Junior Diving Championships which take place this month in Athens, Greece. The competition spans seven days of action at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in Athens, with the opening ceremony on Monday 23rd July 2025 followed by the Mixed Team Final as the first medal… Continue reading Eakin and Penman selected for European Junior Diving Championships
Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships
Grace Reid and Noah Penman are included in a 14-strong Aquatics GB diving team blending Olympic experience with future potential will head to Singapore this summer, looking to make their mark at the World Aquatics Championships. The selections come fresh off the back of a gripping four-days of competition at the Aquatics GB Diving Championships… Continue reading Reid, Penman confirmed for Singapore World Championships