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Charlie Harris joins Alex to look back at a weekend of fast swimming in Edinburgh at the Scottish National Open Championships and the standout performances making waves across the sport. They discuss impressive swims from Katie Shanahan, Angharad Evans, Duncan Scott and more, before turning their attention to the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome, where world records continued to tumble and the international standard reached new heights.
With Glasgow 2026 fast approaching, Charlie also shares an insight into Team Scotland’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games, from training camps and relay racing to the balance between building excitement and keeping athletes focused ahead of the biggest meet of the year. As Team Scotland’s swimming and judo media officer, he offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare for a home Games.
The episode also marks an exciting new chapter for the Aqua pod, with the launch of the new video podcast series leading into Glasgow 2026. Charlie reveals what’s planned over the coming weeks, featuring conversations with past and present Scottish swimming stars as we celebrate the legacy of Glasgow 2014 and build towards another unforgettable summer.
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"FAST ⚡️ racing in Edinburgh 🏴 and Team Scotland prep for the Commie Games | Charlie Harris" is an episode of The Weekly Freestyle. Runtime 41 min. Published July 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.