Duncan William MacNaughton Scott is a British swimmer representing Great Britain at the FINA World Aquatics Championships and the Olympic Games, and Scotland at the Commonwealth Games. An all-rounder in the pool, Scott has swum internationally in 100 and 200 meters freestyle and butterfly, and 200 meters individual medley. He has won two golds at the World Championships in 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay, as well as silvers at the World Championships and Olympics in freestyle and medley relay. Individually, Scott was the 100-meter freestyle champion at the 2015 European Games and 2018 Commonwealth Games, and the 200-meter freestyle champion at the same European Games and the 2018 European Aquatics Championships. Winning three gold medals in the (100 m and 200 m freestyle, and 4 × 100 m freestyle relay) at the 2015 European Games, he was the most successful British athlete at the Games.
World Aquatics Championships: Duncan Scott reaches 200m IM final
The Scot was sixth fastest in qualifying after picking up a 200m freestyle bronze medal on Tuesday. Gold medal-winner Sun Yang later confronted Scott over his refusal to share the podium.
"I've made my statement," said Scott. "I've got a lot more swims left, so it's about focusing on that."Yang of China, who served a three-month drug ban in 2014, was heard calling Scott "a loser" as the pair left the pool following the medal ceremony. Scott did not react to the goading, saying on Wednesday that "he's got a wee bit of size on me".Having received a "warning letter" by ruling body Fina for "inadequate behavior", Scott added: "I don't go on social media anymore, turned that off."
Scott, who has withdrawn from the 100m freestyle in Gwangju, South Korea, swam one minute 57.83 seconds to reach the 200m medley final.
Famous For
- British Swimmer
- Winning three Gold medals at the 2015 European Games
- Winning two Gold medals at the World Championships.
Early Life of Duncan Scott
Where was Duncan Scott born?
Duncan Scott was born on 6 May 1997 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom and grew up in Alloa. He holds Scottish Nationality. He was born to his father Nigel Scott and mother Joy MacNaughton. He also has an older sister named Alex who was the Woman's swimming captain at the University of Dundee and the president of its Sports Union (2017-2018). Regarding his education, Scott attended Strathallan School on a sports scholarship at the beginning of secondary. He trained daily throughout his high school years.
Body Measurement of Duncan Scott
The 22 Years old swimmer Duncan Scott has an athletic body with a charming personality. He stands 6ft 3 in tall and has a weight of 76 kg.
Career of Duncan Scott
- Scott first came to public attention when he won eight gold medals at the 2013 Scottish Age Group Championships in Edinburgh.
- Later that year he competed at the 2013 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival taking gold in the 200 m medley, silvers in the (400 m medley, 4 × 100 m mixed freestyle) and bronze in the 4 × 100 m freestyle.
- In July 2014, at the 2014 European Junior Championships, Scott won a gold medal in the (200 m individual medley, 4 × 100 m freestyle) and bronze in the 4 × 200 m freestyle.
- He then competed at the 2014 Youth Olympics in Nanjing taking gold in the 4 × 100 m freestyle.
- At the inaugural 2015 European Games in Baku (a junior event for swimmers), he won three gold medals in the (100 m freestyle, 200 m freestyle and 4 × 100 m freestyle relay) and three silver medals in the 4 × 200 m freestyle, 4 × 100 m mixed freestyle, and 4 × 100 m medley .
- In the 2016 Rio Olympics, he won a silver in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay. He also won another silver in the 4 × 100 m medley relay.
- In the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, He won gold in the 4 × 200 m freestyle with James Guy, Stephen Milne and Nick Grainger in a time of seven minutes 1.70 seconds.
- At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Scott won gold in the 100-meter freestyle in a time of 48.02 seconds.
- He also won four bronze medals at the Games: in the 200m butterfly, 200m freestyle, 4 × 100 m freestyle relay, and 4 × 200 m freestyle relay, and became the first Scottish athlete to win five medals at the same Commonwealth Games.
- At the 2018 European Championships, Scott won a silver in the 100-meter freestyle.
- He added a third gold in the final day of the championships, winning the men's 4 × 100-meter medley relay as part of the British team.
- On 13 September he was named Scottish Sportsperson of the Year at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards.
- At the 2019 World Aquatics Championships held in Gwangju, South Korea, Scott came joint fourth in the 200 m freestyle, but the first-place finisher Danas Rapsys was disqualified for a false start, and Scott was awarded a bronze medal together with Martin Malyutin.
Personal Life of Duncan Scott
Is Duncan Scott married?
Scottish Swimmer Duncan Scott loves to keep his personal life a secret and currently is focusing on his career. Therefore, we can just assume that he is single as there are no rumors about his relationship.
Birthday of Duncan Scott
The 22 years old Scottish Swimmer Duncan Scott celebrates his birthday on the 6th of May.
Net worth of Duncan Scott
The net worth of Duncan Scott is still under review but there is no doubt that his net worth will be surely in millions. He is living a luxurious lifestyle from his earnings and he is satisfied with his earnings.
