THE swimmer Duncan Scott has become Scotland's most decorated Olympian.
Scott claimed his eighth Olympic medal by bagging silver in the men’s 200 metres individual medley final on Friday, putting him ahead of Sir Chris Hoy.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney said Scott should be “immensely proud” of his career.
First Minister @JohnSwinney has congratulated @Dunks_Scott on securing his eighth Olympic medal. With this latest success at #Paris2024, Duncan becomes Scotland’s most decorated Olympian. pic.twitter.com/fTte8C49Of
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) August 2, 2024
“Duncan should be immensely proud of his career and with this latest success he becomes Scotland’s most decorated Olympian,” he said.
“His continued success on the world stage is a result of his commitment and determination, and I am sure his remarkable achievements will inspire future generations of Scottish swimmers.”
Scott, who grew up in Alloa, won his first Olympic medal during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and has since become one of Team GB's most consistent medal winners.
