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Three Stirling triathletes set to compete on world stage

Three sports scholars from the University of Stirling will compete at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Spain next week.

Millie Breese in competition.

Rapturous homecoming for Stirling’s Olympic swimmers

University of Stirling swimmers who competed at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris – winning three medals – have received a rapturous reception on their return to campus.

Olympics homecoming

Swim coach Steve Tigg set for top GB role

Celebrated swim coach Steve Tigg – who has led the University of Stirling’s coveted high-performance programme for seven years – has been appointed to the top job in British swimming.

University of Stirling Sports Centre

University of Stirling success at Scottish Swimming Awards

The University of Stirling’s high-performance swim programme was celebrated at the Scottish Swimming Awards 2024 – with Duncan Scott winning Swimmer of the Year and coaches Steven Tigg and Bradley Hay jointly awarded Coach of the Year.

Duncan Scott poses with Union flag outside the University of Stirling.

More than 150 athletes awarded Stirling sports scholarships

More than 150 athletes spanning 28 sports have been awarded prestigious sports scholarships from the University of Stirling – Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence – for 2024/25.

University of Stirling Sports Centre

University of Stirling golfer wins coveted Curtis Cup

University of Stirling golf scholar Lorna McClymont has won the Curtis Cup – one of the most coveted team competitions in the amateur game – with Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I).

Lorna McClymont celebrates winning her match on the final day of the Curtis Cup.

Stirling golfer to represent her country in historic contest

University of Stirling golf star Lorna McClymont will this week compete in the prestigious Curtis Cup – which pits the best women amateur golfers in Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) against their American counterparts.

Lorna McClymont action shot

Duncan Scott wins second medal at Paris Olympics

Team GB and University of Stirling swim star Duncan Scott has won his second medal at the Paris Olympics - taking silver in the Men's 200m Individual Medley.

Duncan Scott in the pool.

Olympic gold for Stirling swimmers in Paris

University of Stirling swimmers Duncan Scott and Jack McMillan have won Olympic gold for Team GB in Paris - after a phenomenal showing in the Men's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay.

Duncan Scott

Stirling student golfer is Scottish Men’s Amateur champion

University of Stirling student golfer Alexander Farmer has won the Scottish Men's Amateur Championship - just weeks after his stablemate Lorna McClymont won the Women's event.

Alexander Farmer poses with trophy.