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#LoveSwimming for its mental health benefits

Today is the launch of the next chapter in the #LoveSwimming campaign, led by Swim England, with the them of ‘Escape’. ‘Escape’ reflects the extremes of a fast-paced modern life and the impact it can have on your mental health, in stark comparison to the unique environment offered by swimming. A new YouGov poll released… Continue reading #LoveSwimming for its mental health benefits

100 Days to Go until Glasgow 2018

Glasgow and Scotland set for a ‘bumper summer’ with one million expected to experience the world-first event One million residents, visitors, spectators, athletes and media will be part of the sporting and cultural experience of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships taking place from 2 to 12 August this summer. Today marks 100 days to go… Continue reading 100 Days to Go until Glasgow 2018

Fun, Fitness and Friendship on show as record numbers attend Scottish Masters Championships

A record number of competitors representing approximately 30 clubs took to the pool at Tollcross International Swimming Centre for the Scottish National Masters Short Course Championships on this weekend. Swimmers came from all over the UK and even as far as Norway, and ranged from ages as young as 18 and our eldest being William… Continue reading Fun, Fitness and Friendship on show as record numbers attend Scottish Masters Championships

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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

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