In a weekend which featured numerous podium appearances, two British Age Group Records, and various personal learnings and experiences – the composite Scottish Swimming squad were crowned ‘Top Team’ at the Geneva International. There were a number of strong performances from across the board, with the Scottish Swimming squad picking up 16 medals, alongside a… Continue reading Scottish Swimming squad scoop ‘Top Team’ prize at Geneva International
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Scottish Swimming squad head to Geneva International
A group of over 30 athletes, and 18 coaches and support staff are heading to this weekend’s Geneva International, as the long course distance season begins in earnest. The group of athletes, made up by National Senior Team, National Junior Academy and Senior Academy athletes, will be hoping to dust off the 50m competition cobwebs,… Continue reading Scottish Swimming squad head to Geneva International
Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course
After yet another day of thrills and spills in the Royal Commonwealth Pool, the Scottish National Short Course Championships concluded with a flurry of fast swims and encouraging performances. European and Commonwealth medallist Katie Shanahan made history tonight, with victory in the 100m Individual Medley, becoming the first Scottish woman in history to break the… Continue reading Shanahan breaks record in style on final night of Scottish Short Course
Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff
The Scottish National Short Course Championships continued on a snow swept day in Edinburgh, but there was some serious heat in the pool, as fast swimming continued. Kathleen Dawson returned to Backstroke action in style on Saturday, following an injury enforced layoff for much of 2022, claiming gold in the 100m Backstroke. Kathleen’s time of… Continue reading Dawson makes winning return following injury layoff
Final champions crowned on last day of Scottish Diving Championships
Competition drew to a close on Sunday, with final champions crowned, following a weekend of close diving competition in Edinburgh. Divers continued to use the opportunity to develop and experiment with dives, with the meet falling at such an early point in the season. A year on from his first National Championship in the Men’s… Continue reading Final champions crowned on last day of Scottish Diving Championships
Eight Scottish swimmers on GB roster for World Cup
Eight Scottish swimmers will form part of the GB squad taking to the water in the Berlin leg of the FINA Short Course World Cup over the weekend. The meet, which runs from 21-23 October is the first competitive opportunity for National Senior Team athletes in the short course pool this season. Fresh off of… Continue reading Eight Scottish swimmers on GB roster for World Cup
Mabbott part of World Junior team heading to Canada
Edinburgh diver Danny Mabbott will be part of the 17-strong British Diving team heading to next month’s World Junior Championships in Montreal, Canada (27th November – 4th December). Mabbott, who made his senior international debut for Scotland at Birmingham 2022, was also on the GB team which competed at the European Junior Diving Championships in… Continue reading Mabbott part of World Junior team heading to Canada
Stephen Milne calls time on illustrious career
In a career that has seen him compete at the highest level for the best part of a decade, Stephen Milne has taken the decision to retire from competitive swimming. With medals won at the Olympic Games, World Championships, European Championships and most recently at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Stephen leaves the sport on… Continue reading Stephen Milne calls time on illustrious career
Shanahan secures European silver in Rome
Katie Shanahan continued her summer of dreams tonight, to take home her first ever senior European medal, in the 200m Backstroke – just over a week after her Bronze triumph in Birmingham in the same event. Going in third fastest, Katie always had a good chance of medalling, but was composed enough to take the… Continue reading Shanahan secures European silver in Rome
Golden finale for Scottish divers
It may have taken to the final day of competition, but James Heatly and Grace Reid ensured that Team Scotland Aquatics leave Birmingham with the highest medal tally from any Commonwealth Games, beating the 12 won in Melbourne back in 2006. Aquatics’ thirteenth medal of the Games came in the mixed 3m synchronised springboard event.… Continue reading Golden finale for Scottish divers