Duncan Scott has again reached the Olympic final of the 200m freestyle with a powerful performance in the semi-finals, where he was only one of two athletes who finished in a sub 1:45 time. After this morning’s heats Duncan had suggested that 0.2 or 0.3 could have helped him more for the semi-finals but being… Continue reading Duncan Scott into Olympic 200m freestyle final
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Olympics Preview: Katie Shanahan
Following second place finishes in the 200m Backstroke and 400m Individual Medley at the 2024 Olympic Trials in London, Katie Shanahan booked her place to the plane for the Paris Olympics. Katie was like a duck to water when she joined Scotia ASC at the age of just four, her swimming talents clear to see… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Katie Shanahan
Olympics Preview: Kathleen Dawson
The announcement of Kathleen Dawson to her second Olympics Games, which came after the Trials in April, was an emotional one, not just for the joy and pride in all her hard work, but for the resilience and courage she has displayed during an injury-impacted and challenging couple of years for the University of Stirling… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Kathleen Dawson
Olympics Preview: Keanna MacInnes
The week of the Olympics is now upon us and after what will inevitably be a dynamic and unique opening ceremony along the River Seine, our attention will move across to La Défense Arena in Nanterre, for the start of the swimming competition on Saturday. Our five Scottish swimmers have been enjoying a holding camp… Continue reading Olympics Preview: Keanna MacInnes
Reid selected for third Olympic Games
Grace Reid has secured her place on TeamGB for her third consecutive Olympic Games, with her Paris selection confirmed by the BOA (British Olympic Association). Reid, Jordan Houlden and Kyle Kothari were added to the synchro pairings already announced, completing the diving team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The trio of Reid, Houlden and… Continue reading Reid selected for third Olympic Games
TeamGB call up for Croxford, Davidson and Fearn
Three Scottish swimmers are among the 16-strong swimming team to compete at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), which Team GB announced earlier today. Coco Croxford (Stirling Swimming), Evan Davidson (Perth City) and Dean Fearn (Aberdeen Dolphin) will fly to Maribor, Slovenia this summer for the event which will welcome over 3,000 athletes from 48 countries for… Continue reading TeamGB call up for Croxford, Davidson and Fearn