Sport in Aberdeen - Swimming

Swimming

Aberdeen also has a strong swimming team. Based at Northfield Pool, the City of Aberdeen Swim Team (COAST) have been running since 1996. The team comprises several smaller swimming clubs, and has enjoyed success on all levels from North District to international. Three of the team's swimmers have qualified for the Commonwealth Games.

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