Faye Rogers broke her own European, British and Scottish Record on the final day of the Scottish Swimming Championships with scores of other Aberdeen student swimmers picking up medals.
The haul came hot on the heels of the University of Aberdeen Performance Swimming Team’s (UOAPS) two-week training camp at altitude in Andorra.
Paralympic and world champion Faye bettered her previous 100m butterfly S10 European Record time of 1:04.17 that she swum at the Aquatics GB World Championship Trial in London in April - winning in a time of 1:04.04 at Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool.
Meanwhile there were also golds for Tom Beeley (200m fly), Jamie Ferguson (100m backstroke) and Jack Milne (S14 100 Breaststroke) while Aiden Anderson picked up three (Junior Champion – 1500m freestyle, 800m freestyle, 400m freestyle) with Faye Rogers collecting another gold for the 400m freestyle.
Overall UOAPS came 3rd in the Team points Table for The Scottish National Open Championships which was held on 27-29th June.
UOAPS were represented in 80 Final swims throughout the meet resulting in nine golds, three silvers and five bronze medals.
Gold medals
Tom Beeley - 200m fly
Faye Rogers - Para 100m freestyle (British Record)
Jamie Ferguson - 100m backstroke
Aiden Anderson – Junior Champion 1500m freestyle
Faye Rogers - Para 400m freestyle
Aiden Anderson – Junior Champion 800m freestyle
Aiden Anderson - Junior Champion 400m freestyle
Silver medals
Jack Milne Para - 100m Breaststroke
Faye Rogers - Para 200m Individual medley
Jamie Ferguson 50 Backstroke
Bronze medals
Emily Riach – 1500m freestyle
Jack Milne – 200m individual medley
Faye Rogers- Para 200m fly (World Record / European Record /British Record)
UOAPS 4 x 100m freestyle relay - (Mary Mischenko, Cameron Travis, Kieran Lennox, Amelia Mardel)
UOAPS mixed 4 x 50m medley relay - (Mary Mischenko, Micha Van Blerk, Maree Wood, Kieran Lennox)
The Team competed shortly after returning from a two-week performance training camp at altitude in Pas de la Casa, Andorra. Located in the Pyrenees mountains, Pas de la Casa is a ski resort town and the highest point in Andorra, sitting at an elevation of 2,080 meters (6,800 feet) above sea level.
Training at altitude offers significant physiological benefits, including increased red blood cell production and improved oxygen-carrying capacity, which can enhance endurance and overall aerobic performance once athletes return to sea level.
Reduced oxygen and structured training together help the body produce energy more efficiently and strengthen the cardiovascular system
With excellent swim and gym facilities at their disposal, the Team was able to complete a focused and demanding training block designed to maximise these adaptations. The camp provided an ideal environment for building fitness, reinforcing technique, and fostering team cohesion in preparation for upcoming competitions.