Scotland wins three swimming medals in 45 minutes at Glasgow 2026
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Scotland celebrated a successful start to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 24, securing three medals within 45 minutes in the pool. Duncan Scott defended his gold in the 200m individual medley, surpassing his own Games record. Stephen Clegg earned silver in the 100m freestyle S13, showcasing resilience after a challenging year. Katie Shanahan upgraded her previous bronze to silver in the 200m backstroke, contributing to a strong performance by the host nation's swimmers at Tollcross pool, where excitement ran high among competitors and spectators alike.
- •Duncan Scott defends 200m individual medley gold, sets new record.
- •Stephen Clegg earns silver in 100m freestyle S13.
- •Katie Shanahan wins silver in 200m backstroke, upgrading from bronze.
- •Competition held at Tollcross pool, site of past successes.
- •Scotland aims for further medal success in the Commonwealth Games.
- 8:20 PMBBC Sport — Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland kickstart Glasgow 2026 with three medals in 45 minutes
"Scotland claimed three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kickstart the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.
"Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.
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External links- BBC SportJul 24, 2026, 8:20 PMScotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026
Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:41 PMScotland kickstart Glasgow 2026 with three medals in 45 minutes
Scotland claimed three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kickstart the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.
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