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
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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
Jamie Ferguson added to Swimming squad for Glasgow 2026
Backstroker Jamie Ferguson has been added to Team Scotland’s swimming squad for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, completing the lineup in the pool for the host nation. Jamie, who achieved the qualification standard in the 50m Backstroke at the recent Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London, will make his Commonwealth Games debut this summer, as… Continue reading Jamie Ferguson added to Swimming squad for Glasgow 2026
Strong Team Scotland Swimming Squad Selected
With two months to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the full complement of swimmers set to represent Team Scotland has been revealed. 23 swimmers join the pre-selected Duncan Scott and Angharad Evans on Team Scotland, in addition to seven para-swimmers previously announced. Eight of the athletes have previously competed at a Commonwealth Games including Birmingham 2022 medallists Katie Shanahan and Evan Jones, who return for their second Games. Evan took… Continue reading Strong Team Scotland Swimming Squad Selected
Para Swimmers selected for Team Scotland
Team Scotland’s momentum towards the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continues to pick up pace with the selection of a seven-strong line up in Para Swimming. With Glasgow 2026 set to have the largest para-sport programme in Commonwealth Games history, four men and three women will make up Team Scotland’s Para Swimming team competing at Tollcross International Swimming Centre this summer. Toni Shaw is set for a third Games appearance with Team Scotland,… Continue reading Para Swimmers selected for Team Scotland
Aquatics GB Championships finish on a high
The final day of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London, and what a way to end the six days of competition. Angharad Evans became the first British woman to break through the 65 second barrier for the 100m breaststroke and in doing so broke her own British Record. Angharad Evans has enjoyed an incredible… Continue reading Aquatics GB Championships finish on a high
Scottish Record and British Title for Keanna Macinnes
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
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