Jak Scott
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Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 23rd May 1991
Born: Edinburgh
Height: 189cm
Weight: 81kg
Team/Club: Stirling Swim / Stirling ITC
Coach: Rob Greenwood
Personal Best
| Event | Time | Year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Course 50m Freestyle | 23.57 | 2011 | |
| Long Course 100m Freestyle | 49.87 | 2012 | |
| Long Course 200m Freestyle | 1:48.21 | 2012 | |
| Short Course 50m Freestyle | 22.89 | 2009 | |
| Short Course 100m Freestyle | 49.48 | 2009 | |
| Short Course 200m Freestyle | 1:47.84 | 2009 |
International Competitions
| Competition | Event | Year | Time | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 4x200m Freestyle Relay | 2011 | 7:10.84 | 6th |
| Commonwealth Games | 50m Freestyle | 2010 | 23.96 | 19th |
| 4x100m Freestyle Relay | 3:20.77 | 5th | ||
| 4x200m Freestyle Relay | 7:14.02 | SILVER | ||
| European Short Course Championships | 100m Freestyle | 2011 | 50.15 | 56th |
| 200m Freestyle | 1:48.88 | 46th | ||
| 4x50m Freestyle Relay | 1:28.28 | 7th | ||
| European Junior Championships | 100m Freestyle | 2009 | 51.26 | 14th |
| 200m Freestyle | 1:52.89 | 21st | ||
| 4x100m Freestyle Relay | 3:25.10 | 5th | ||
| 4x200m Freestyle Relay | 7:26.83 | 6th |
Domestic Events
| Competition | Event | Year | Time | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Championships | 100m Freestyle | 2012 | 50.29 | 8th |
| 200m Freestyle | 1:48.61 | 5th | ||
| 100m Freestyle | 2011 | 50.81 | 6th | |
| 200m Freestyle | 1:49.96 | 5th | ||
| 50m Freestyle | 2010 | 24.43 | 18th | |
| 100m Freestyle | 51.31 | 9th | ||
| 200m Freestyle | 1:50.19 | 8th | ||
| 50m Freestyle | 2009 | 23.75 | 22nd | |
| 100m Freestyle | 51.04 | 15th | ||
| 200m Freestyle | 1:50.16 | 13th | ||
| 100m Freestyle | 2008 | 52.44 | 34th | |
| 100m Butterfly | 57.57 | 29th | ||
| 100m Freestyle | 2007 | 54.78 | 50th | |
| 200m Freestyle | 2:00.59 | 54th | ||
| ASA Championships | 100m Freestyle | 2012 | 49.87 | BRONZE |
| 200m Freestyle | 1:49.89 | 7th | ||
| 50m Freestyle | 2011 | 23.61 | 13th | |
| 100m Freestyle | 51.01 | 7th | ||
| 200m Freestyle | 1:49.58 | BRONZE |
In The Pool
Greatest achievement to date: Winning 4x200m Freestyle relay silver for Scotland at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Aspirations: To make the Olympic 2012 team and perform well in London.
Who has been greatest influence on you: My dad.
Swimming goals: To win a gold medal in front of Scottish crowd at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014.
When did you begin swimming: When I was eight because my older brother swam.
Out of the Pool
Ultimate relaxation: Getting the boys round for some PS3.
Tip for the top: When things get tough just think “what's the worst that could happen?”.
Life after swimming: Not thought about it. Living the dream just now!
How would you like to be remembered: As a hard worker that never gave up!
Favourites
Films: Anything funny!
Band/Music: Anything that isn't too heavy.
Food: Steak, meat in general.
Hobbies: Guitar, cooking, golf.
Last book read: Probably Mr Men when I was six!
