MacInnes overcomes nerves to win swimming silver
Scottish swimmer Keanna MacInnes won silver in the 100m butterfly at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, overcoming a day of intense nerves to deliver a personal best performance in front of a home crowd at Tollcross International Swimming Centre. The result matters as a highlight for Team Scotland on home soil, with the 24-year-old admitting she had only hoped for bronze and had struggled with anxiety and appetite throughout the day before her coach urged her to relax and enjoy the moment.
MacInnes, who had qualified third fastest, clocked 57.33 seconds, cutting 0.35 seconds off her semi-final time, and moved past South Africa's Erin Gallagher in the closing stages to claim second place behind gold medallist Alex Perkins of Australia. Fellow Scots Ciara Schlosshan and Lucy Grieve finished fifth and sixth respectively in the same final, while MacInnes thanked her coach, family and boyfriend for supporting her on the night.
- Keanna MacInnes wins 100m butterfly silver for Scotland in Glasgow
- Overcame severe pre-race nerves to post a personal best time
- Australia's Alex Perkins took gold; fellow Scots placed fifth and sixth
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The Commonwealth Games are a major international sporting competition between nations and territories of the Commonwealth, held every four years. Glasgow's hosting of the 2026 games is particularly significant for Scottish athletes, who have the rare opportunity to compete at the highest level on home soil.
Keanna MacInnes is a 24-year-old Scottish swimmer who specialises in the 100 metres butterfly, one of the four standard competitive swimming events. Competing at this international level is a significant achievement for any swimmer.
Competing in front of a home crowd can bring both the motivation of spectator support and the pressure of heightened expectations for athletes. The Commonwealth Games provides an important platform for athletes to test themselves against world-class competitors from other nations.