Swimmer Duncan Scott wins Scotland’s first gold at home Commonwealth Games
Scott won the 200m medley in one minute 56.38 seconds, setting a new Commonwealth Games record.
John Swinney has congratulated Duncan Scott for winning Scotland’s first gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The 29-year-old swimmer took gold in the men’s 200m individual medley in one minute 56.38 seconds, setting a new Games record.
New Zealand’s Lewis Clareburt took silver, while England’s Tom Dean claimed bronze at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
Mr Swinney was at the pool to congratulate Scott, who is Scotland’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete.
He wrote on social media: “What a moment! Superb swim from Duncan Scott and watching him win Team Scotland’s first medal of these Commonwealth Games was something special.
“Congratulations, Duncan – you have made Scotland proud again.”