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Aitken aiming for third Commonwealth Games!

24 September 2021

We caught up with Heriot-Watt University student and professional squash player Lisa Aitken, who is aiming to appear in her third Commonwealth Games next year!

Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022 - One Year to Go!

29 July 2021

With one year to go until their sport kicks off at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, we caught up with some of our badminton scholars who have their eyes firmly set on representing Scotland at the major event. 

#WinningWednesday with Lucy Glover

Lucy Glover, right, after winning silver at the European Championships in Varese 21 April 2021

We caught up with the incredibly talented Lucy Glover, on her rise to the GB senior rowing team, her targets for Tokyo success and her ability to balance her rigorous training schedule alongside her studies at the University of Edinburgh.

#WinningWednesdays with Cameron Main

Cameron working hard in training, captured by Lee Inglis Photography 14 April 2021

We spoke to the University of Stirling triathlete on his relentless training schedule, his focus on qualifying for the Commonwealth Games, and balancing his training alongside his final year of University. 

#WinningWednesdays with Seonaid McIntosh

McIntosh is aiming to add Olympic glory to her European and World titles. 7 April 2021

We spoke to World Champion target shooter and University of Edinburgh student, Seonaid McIntosh, on the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and her build up to the Tokyo Olympics.

#WinningWednesdays with Charlie Guest

Guest is aiming to qualify for the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year. 31 March 2021

Following one of her best ever seasons, University of Aberdeen skier, Charlie Guest, spoke to us about her recent successes and ambitions to reach next year's Winter Olympics.

#WinningWednesdays with Emily Dark

Dark (far right) was invited to train with the senior GB squad in the autumn. 24 March 2021

We caught up with Emily Dark, who shared how COVID challenged the dynamics of a team sport, and discussed what lies ahead for the Scottish Womens’ Hockey team. 

#WinningWednesdays with Duncan Scott

Scott claimed his first individual World Championship medal in Gwangju. 17 March 2021

In the first of our #WinningWednesdays series, we speak to University of Stirling swimmer, Duncan Scott, about the challenges of the past year and his Tokyo aspirations.