The opening day of the swimming competition of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games did not disappoint, with Scotland winning two gold and two silver medals to the delight of a very loud and supportive home crowd. Every time a video played in the venue which featured Duncan Scott, the crowd roared; this was nothing compared… Continue reading Double gold for Scotland on opening night of swimming
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Let the Games begin!
This evening marks the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will see 3000 athletes from 74 nations, supported by an army of 3000 volunteers, for 11 days of world-class sport, competing in 10 sports across 4 venues. This evening is also the eve of the swimming competition, which will take place at… Continue reading Let the Games begin!
Class of 2014: Ross Murdoch
Having only made his international debut in 2013, Ross Murdoch was a relative unknown when he arrived at Tollcross for the start of the Glasgow 2014 Games. By the end of the first day of the swimming competition, all that had changed, and Ross would be known around the world, having won gold in the… Continue reading Class of 2014: Ross Murdoch
Class of 2014: Hannah Miley
By the time the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games arrived, Hannah Miley had already represented Team Scotland twice, making her debut in Melbourne in 2006, then winning gold in Delhi in 2010 in the 400m IM. Coached by her dad, Patrick, and training out of Garioch, she was the hot favourite to defend her title on… Continue reading Class of 2014: Hannah Miley
Class of 2014: Michael Jamieson
On the back of a superb silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Michael Jamieson was billed as the home favourite for Team Scotland on the opening day of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. While he indeed swam to more medal success, he had to settle for silver behind team-mate, Ross Murdoch. Michael’s… Continue reading Class of 2014: Michael Jamieson
Class of 2014: Robbie Renwick
Under the tutelage of the late Eileen Adams at City of Aberdeen Swim Team, Robbie made his Team Scotland debut at the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games, winning a silver and two bronze medals. Glasgow 2014 was his third outing, with his first starring role at senior level during the 2006 Melbourne Games, where, at the… Continue reading Class of 2014: Robbie Renwick
Class of 2014: Stephen Milne
Class of 2014: Stephen Milne 2014 was a breakthrough year for Stephen in terms of breaking onto senior teams. He competed at the 2014 European Aquatics Championships in Berlin before making his debut for Team Scotland in Glasgow. He made the final in both the 800m and 1500m freestyle before combining with Dan Wallace, Duncan… Continue reading Class of 2014: Stephen Milne
Day two delivers as swimmers eye the final countdown to Glasgow
There was plenty more medal success for Scottish swimmers on day 2 of the Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships in Edinburgh. Perhaps more importantly, the presence of Team Scotland athletes, along with those named for Team England and Team Wales, is bringing out the best in many of the younger swimmers. Youngest member of… Continue reading Day two delivers as swimmers eye the final countdown to Glasgow
Scots make waves on opening night in Edinburgh
The Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships began today in Edinburgh with plenty of Team Scotland swimmers in action, to the delight of the spectators. Angharad Evans and Duncan Scott both made their mark on the opening day, with Angharad swimming to within 0.02 of her British Record for 100m breaststroke. Angharad, who broke the… Continue reading Scots make waves on opening night in Edinburgh
Team Scotland athletes set for Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships
Four weeks today will mark not only the Opening Ceremony, but the eve of the swimming competition of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 33 swimmers have been selected to Team Scotland for the Games and this weekend, 31 of them will be in action at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh for the Scottish National… Continue reading Team Scotland athletes set for Scottish National and Open Swimming Championships