Duncan Scott

Katie Shanahan poses with her gold medal after finishing first in the Women 200m IM - Final at the 2023 British Swimming Championships. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

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Eilish McColgan's gold medal in the Women's 10,000m was the Team Scotland highlight at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Team Scotland at the 2022 Games: 51 medals, 13 golds and expectations exceeded

Team Scotland arrive at the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.

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Scotland's Duncan Scott struck gold in the men's 200m freestyle swimming event on day two of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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Duncan Scott celebrates with his 200m individual medlay gold medal at Birmingham 2022. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Duncan Scott takes medal tally to six with 200m medley gold and relay bronze

Bronze medalist, Katie Shanahan of Team Scotland, poses with their medal during the medal ceremony for the Women's 200m Backstroke Final on day four of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Sandwell Aquatics Centre on August 01, 2022 on the Smethwick, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Shanahan stunned after shock bronze as Scott claims record-equalling 11th medal

SMETHWICK, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Ross Murdoch of Team Scotland competes in the Men's 100m Breaststroke Heats on day two of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Sandwell Aquatics Centre on July 30, 2022 on the Smethwick, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Scott admits schedule took its toll as Murdoch looks ahead to next medal tilt

SMETHWICK, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Duncan Scott of Team Scotland celebrates winning gold in the Men's 200m Freestyle Final on day two of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Sandwell Aquatics Centre on July 30, 2022 on the Smethwick, England. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Scott leads way with gold medal on good day for Scots in pool at Games

Decorated swimmer Duncan Scott is among the Team Scotland athletes in action on day two of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Pic: Jeff Holmes / JSHPIX

Team Scotland athletes to watch on day 2 of the Commonwealth Games

Fireworks are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium.

Everything you need to know about day two of the Commonwealth Games

Paul Bush, chairman of Commonwealth Games Scotland, with the Queen's baton ahead of Birmingham 2022. (Photo by Euan Cherry/Getty Images for the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay )

Team Scotland tempering medal ambitions after overcoming 'real challenges'

Recently-crowned world champion Jake Wightman celebrates winning bronze in the Men's 1500 metres final at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Team Scotland: Why it's about 'more than just medals' at Birmingham 2022

Duncan Scott in training at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Duncan Scott has Scotland's most decorated Commonwealth medallist in his sights

Team Scotland beach Volleyball athletes Lynne Beattie and Mel Coutts will take on England on August 2. (Photo by Euan Cherry/Getty Images for the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay )

A day-to-day guide for Team Scotland at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Duncan Scott's preparations for the Commonwealth Games have hit a setback.

'Devastated' Scott forced out World Championships

Duncan Scott of Team University of Sterling celebrates after winning the men's 200m freestyle final.

Scott lands 200m freestyle for hat-trick of British Championship titles

Duncan Scott was in good form in Sheffield.

Scott claims British record in 400m individual medley in Sheffield

Scottish Swimming's Angus Allison has been identified as a genuine prospect for Paris 2024. Pic: Ian MacNicol for Scottish Swimming

Scottish swimming's Paris 2024 prospect hoping to emulate Olympic champions

Lucy Hope after competing in the Women's 100m Freestyle during the British Swimming Glasgow Meet in June. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Scots swimmer Hope has fresh lease of life ahead of World Championships bid

Dave Cherry, who scored a Six Nations try in the win over France in Paris in March, has been called into Scotland's Autumn Nations Series squad. Picture: SNS Group

Two players added to Scotland squad for Autumn Nations Series as two drop out

Duncan Scott reacts after winning the gold medal as part of Britain's men's 4x200m freestyle relay team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Picture: Al Bello/Getty Images

Duncan Scott eyes Commonwealth Games role with Scotland after Olympic heroics

Scottish athletes won 16 medals at Tokyo 2020

Which Scottish athletes won medals at Tokyo 2020?

Team GB have secured multiple gold, silver and bronze medals at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (Composite: Mark Hall/JPI Media)

The full list of Team GB medal winners at Tokyo Olympics 2020

Simon Cowell at The X Factor auditions back in 2017. PIC: Anthony Devlin.

Aidan Smith: The 'journeys' of our Olympians resonate louder than The X Factor

Great Britain's Duncan Scott, silver, on the podium for the Men's 200m Individual Medley Final at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on the seventh day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. Photo: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.

Sporting success must be open to all - leader comment

Luke Greenbank, Adam Peaty, James Guy and Duncan Scott pose with their medals after the final of the men's 4x100m medley relay

Scott becomes Scotland's second most decorated Olympian as he sets new record

Kirkcadly’s Kathleen Dawson, far right, with teammates Adam Peaty, James Guy and Anna Hopkin. Picture: Getty

Kathleen Dawson: first Scots woman swimmer to win Olympic gold for 109 years

Duncan Scott of Team Great Britain competes in the men's 200m individual medley final at the Tokyo Olympic Games (Picture: Harry How/Getty Images)

Letting every child learn to swim would be real Olympic gold – Brian Wilson

Medal rush continues for GB swimmers as Duncan Scott wins silver and Luke Greenb...

Duncan Scott poses with his silver medal after the final of the men's 200m individual medley

Scott adds to medal haul with silver in 200m medley

Team GB have been scooping up gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics (Composite image: Mark Hall/JPI Media)

Team GB shows just what the UK can achieve when it is united – Ian Murray MP

Duncan Scott, centre, grins in triumph alongside Team GB team-mates Tom Dean, James Guy and Matthew Richards after their triumph in the men's 4 x 200m freestyle relay final on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Duncan Scott wins Tokyo Olympic gold medal in Britain's relay triumph

Great Britain's Duncan Scott won Olympic silver in the men's 200m freestyle at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Duncan Scott is pipped for Olympic gold by 0.04 seconds

Duncan Scott has added a third Olympic medal to his tally - but how does he compare to Scotland's other Olympic medallists?

How many medals has Duncan Scott won & where does he rank among Scots athletes?

Tom Dean, right, with Duncan Scott on the podium after the the final of the men's 200m freestyle swimming event

Scott wins Scotland's first medal after GB one-two in 200m freestyle final

Tom Dean wins gold and Duncan Scott claims silver in 200m freestyle at Tokyo Oly...

Going for gold: Scotland's Duncan Scott

When to watch Scotland's Duncan Scott go for Olympic gold medal

Duncan Scott reacts after finishing fastest in the Men's 200m Freestyle semi-final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Swimmer Scott into 200m freestyle final

On swim duty for the Miami Hurricanes with coach Bill Diaz, in a pool which could never be confused with Edinburgh's municipal baths.

David Wilkie on Olympic glory, boarding school woes, Warrender and Duncan Scott

Polly Swann, Seonaid McIntosh, and Duncan Scott are all hoping to make an impression in Tokyo

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: 12 Scots in Team GB to keep an eye on

Duncan Scott during the British Swimming Selection Trials at the London Aquatics Centre. Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Duncan Scott eyes a ‘phenomenal’ chance of Olympic gold for Britain

Duncan Scott graduated from the University of Stirling with a 2:1 before heading out to Tokyo for the Olympics. (Picture: JeffHolmes / University of Stirling)

Duncan Scott graduates ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Scottish swimmer Kathleen Dawson, right, shows off her silver medal after the 50m backstroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Budapest. Netherlands' Kira Toussaint, centre, won gold and fellow Dutchwoman Maaike De Waard took bronze.

Kathleen Dawson wins stunning silver at the European Swimming Championships

STIRLING, SCOTLAND - APRIL 27: Ross Murdoch of Great Britain poses for a photo to mark the official announcement of the swimming team selected to Team GB for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Stirling University on April 27, 2021 in Loughborough, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images for British Olympic Association)

Ross Murdoch came close to quitting but is ready for another ‘square go’

Duncan Scott is heading to Tokyo looking to add to the two medals he won at the 2016 Olympics. Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Duncan Scott backs athletes' right to protest at Olympic Games

Kathleen Dawson impressed hugely in the Olympic trials in London. Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Three more Scots named in GB Olympic swimming team

Duncan Scott won two relay silver medals at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Scotland's Duncan Scott named in GB swimming team for Tokyo Olympics

Sun Yang of China clashes with Duncan Scott during the medal ceremony for the men's 200m freestyle final at the 2019 FINA World Championships in South Korea. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Duncan Scott’s arch-rival Sun Yang has eight-year doping ban overturned

Adam Peaty on his way to winning the men's 100m breaststroke at the Edinburgh International. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Adam Peaty vows to be ready for Tokyo Olympics - whenever they take place

Rebecca Adlington tips Duncan Scott for more Olympic medals

Duncan Scott relishing local challenge in Australia

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