DALGETY BAY Commonwealth Games Para sport swimmer Craig Rodgie was in record-breaking form at the British Gas Short Course Disability Swimming Championships at the Manchester Aquatic Centre last month.

Rodgie regained the Scottish record for the S14 100m freestyle in a time of 56.74.

Lucy Walkup, now based at Stirling University and a member of Carnegie Swimming Club, won gold in her favoured 100m breaststroke and during the championships she was named in the GB team for the World Deaf Championships in San Antonio, Texas in 2015. Yet another wonderful representative honour for the Fife swimmer.

Stefan Hoggan, from Auchtermuchty, was appearing for the final time at the championships, following 10 years of significant contributions to the Scottish team. Stefan signed off by winning gold in the S9 100m butterfly and a further two silver medals.

Oliver Carter, from Cupar and District SC, was voted leading junior at the recent junior Scottish Championships and in Manchester in his age group he won two silver and one bronze medal.

Craig Smith, from FINS, won an age group bronze medal in 400m freestyle and, on his debut for Team Scotland, fellow FINS swimmer Steven McCormick won two bronze medals and swam major personal best times.

The six young Fife swimmers helped the Scottish team to an excellent championship-winning performance in the team event. Scotland won the team trophy for the first time in a decade and Stefan Hoggan was selected to collect it on behalf of the team, a fitting tribute for years of service to Team Scotland.