Quieter night in pool for Scots, but more finals reached
No podium places or rousing renditions of Flower of Scotland at Tollcross on Saturday night, but the home swimming ranks still have cause for cheer.
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Angharad Evans is a competitive Scottish swimmer specializing in breaststroke.
Duncan Scott is a Scottish swimmer and the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history for Scotland.
Katie Shanahan is a Scottish swimmer recognized for her achievements in backstroke events.
Lucy Grieve is a Scottish swimmer known for her butterfly events.
Matthew Ward is a Scottish swimmer recognized for setting records in backstroke.
Sean McCann is a long-distance freestyle swimmer representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.
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No podium places or rousing renditions of Flower of Scotland at Tollcross on Saturday night, but the home swimming ranks still have cause for cheer.
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