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Year of Young People: Lucas Thomson

Each month in 2018, to celebrate the Year of Young People in conjunction with the Scottish Government and Young Scot, Scottish Swimming is profiling an outstanding athlete or volunteer from the world of aquatics. Last month, it was para-swimmer and swim teacher Kayeligh Haggo, and you can watch her video here. “I am incredibly excited,… Continue reading Year of Young People: Lucas Thomson

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Final aquatics squad for Gold Coast 2018 confirmed

(L) to (R) Lucas Thomson, Gemma McArthur, Camilla Hattersley and James Heatly (plus Abbie Houston and Grace Reid), were announced as the final aquatics squad members for Gold Coast 2018, at Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

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Duncan Scott inspires the next generation in his home town to learn to swim

Duncan Scott, fresh back from the Australian Gold Coast with an impressive six medals in his back pocket, was today inspiring the young generation to learn to swim in Troon, South Ayrshire at the same pool where he learned to swim as a young boy. Duncan Scott commented: “My dad would take myself and my… Continue reading Duncan Scott inspires the next generation in his home town to learn to swim

What is the Year of Young People 2018?

Scottish Swimming will be putting extra focus into celebrating our sport’s young people this year, in conjunction with the Scottish Government’s Year of Young People. Each month, Scottish Swimming will put into the spotlight one of our wave of special young talents, whether they are putting their skills into practice in the water or as… Continue reading What is the Year of Young People 2018?

Divers Nominated to Team Scotland for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

The Scottish Swimming Commonwealth Games Selection Panel has agreed to nominate the following divers to Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) to be considered for selection for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, April 4-15, 2018. Divers nominated through the Diving Specific Policy James Heatly Edinburgh Diving Club Gemma McArthur Southampton Diving Academy… Continue reading Divers Nominated to Team Scotland for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Michael Jamieson joins Laureus as newest Ambassador

British swimming star Michael Jamieson, who won silver medals at the London 2012 Olympics and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, got straight to work in his new role as a Laureus Ambassador by engaging with participants from the Laureus-supported Carney’s Community boxing programme in South West London. Since his transition from swimming in February 2017, Jamieson… Continue reading Michael Jamieson joins Laureus as newest Ambassador