The spectators at the Royal Commonwealth Pool were treated to some outstanding finals on day two of the Scottish National & Open Short Course Swimming Championships in Edinburgh. Luke Hornsey (Edinburgh University) again showcased his dominance of distance events storming to victory in the 1500m freestyle and adding a second gold and national title to… Continue reading Super Saturday at Short Course Championships
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First medals and records recorded at Short Course Championships
The opening evening of the Scottish National & Open Short Course Swimming Championships in Edinburgh produced some highly competitive and close finals and a number of new National Records were recorded. Suzie McNair showed impressive form in the 400m IM. The Scottish Junior Team athlete contested this event on debut at the European Junior Championships… Continue reading First medals and records recorded at Short Course Championships
Countdown to Short Course Championships
While some may be counting down to Christmas, swimmers from clubs across the country are counting down to the start of the Scottish National & Open Short Course Swimming Championships, which begin tomorrow at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh. This may be the first National Swimming Championships in a few months, but there have… Continue reading Countdown to Short Course Championships
Goodburn selected for World Short Course
An Aquatics GB team combining experienced Olympic medallists and senior international debutants will head to Budapest next month to round out a memorable 2024 at the World Aquatics Short Course Swimming Championships (10th-15th December). University of Edinburgh swimmer Archie Goodburn is included in the eleven-strong squad heading to Hungry next month, in what is his… Continue reading Goodburn selected for World Short Course
Glasgow to host Swimming and Para-Swimming at 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the hugely successful 2014 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2026 will… Continue reading Glasgow to host Swimming and Para-Swimming at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Aquatics community celebrated at Awards Evening
It was a night of celebrating all thing aquatics in Scotland last night, as Scottish Swimming hosted their annual awards evening, which took place at TECA in Aberdeen. Hosted by radio and television presenter, Arlene Stuart, over 310 guests celebrated the fantastic achievements of our athletes and coaches, as well as the invaluable contributions made… Continue reading Aquatics community celebrated at Awards Evening
Louis Lawlor finishes seventh in Paralympic final
While a number of athletes have had a busy schedule since the swimming competition of the Paralympic Games began over a week ago, Louis Lawlor has had to wait patiently for his Games to begin. But today, the penultimate day of swimming, was the day when the City of Glasgow Swim Team athlete finally made… Continue reading Louis Lawlor finishes seventh in Paralympic final
Curtain comes down on swimming competition of Paris Olympics
After ten days of fierce competition the curtain has come down on the (pool) swimming competition of the Paris Olympic Games. With British interest in the men’s 4x100m medley, the quartet of Ollie Morgan, Adam Peaty, Duncan Scott and Matt Richards looked to finish on a high, in one of the most hotly contested finals.… Continue reading Curtain comes down on swimming competition of Paris Olympics
Seventh place finish for mixed medley team  Â
Back in Tokyo on its Olympic debut, the mixed medley relay final ended with gold and a world record for the GB quartet of Kathleen Dawson, Adam Peaty, James Guy and Anna Hopkin. Three years later in Paris, Dawson and Hopkin were again involved, along with James Wilby and Duncan Scott. Choosing the same tactics… Continue reading Seventh place finish for mixed medley team  Â
Sensational silver for Duncan Scott
Duncan Scott produced another outstanding swim in the final of the 200m IM, to win silver and bring his Olympic medal tally up to eight – two golds and six silvers (so far) from three Games. The atmosphere at the Paris La Defense Arena was electric with plenty of French interest in the finals, including… Continue reading Sensational silver for Duncan Scott