Twelve synchronised swimmers have been named in Britain’s squad for Glasgow 2018.
The
line-up includes 17-year-old Kate Shortman, winner of four National
Championship titles in 2016 and 2017, who was part of the Technical Team and Free Team who came eighth at
the last European Championships in 2016. She will be taking on solo, duet and
team competition.
Joining her in multiple events is Isabelle Thorpe, her teammate in the duet event.
A special pool is being built for the competition at the
Scotstoun Sports Complex in Glasgow, which is usually home to tennis courts.
The
full team listing is:
Ilaria Brandimarte - Team
Millicent Costello - Team
Mimi Gray - Team
Greta Hampson - Team
Cerys Hughes - Team
Daniella Lloyd - Team
Daisy Rushton - Team
Kate Shortman - Solo, Duet and Team
Harriette Smith - Team
Abigail Taylor - Team
Isabelle Thorpe - Duet and Team
Victoria Usher - Team
The full schedule for events:
3rd
August
Team Free Preliminary; Duet Technical Final and medal ceremony; Mixed Duet Technical Final and medal ceremony
4th August
Duet Free Preliminary; Team Free Final and medal ceremony
5th
August
Solo Free Preliminary; Free Combination Final and medal ceremony
6th
August
Solo Technical Final and medal ceremony; Team Technical Final and medal ceremony
7th
August
Duet Free Final; Mixed Duet Free Final; Duet Free Medal Ceremony; Mixed Duet Free Medal Ceremony; Solo Free Final and medal ceremony
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