Record medal haul for Scots
SCOTTISH athletes have been hailed for a “sensational” Olympics display after returning with a record 14 medals.
The Scots haul for Team GB included three gold and eight silver medals.
Stewart Harris, chief executive of sportscotland, said: “The performances of the Scots on Team GB have been sensational.
“Duncan Scott has confirmed himself as one of Team GB’s greatest ever Olympians.
“But this success did not happen overnight. It is down to years of hard work and commitment.”
In swimming, Scott became the first British athlete to win four medals at a single Olympics, winning gold and three silvers, while Kathleen Dawson also won a relay gold.
Scottish Swimming national coach Alan Lynn said: “Duncan’s contribution to this team success must be celebrated.”
In cycling, Jack Carlin and Katie Archibald each scooped two medals, the latter claiming a gold, while Neah Evans won a silver alongside her cycling team-mate.
There were two medallists on the track, both in the 1500m, with Laura Muir claiming silver and Josh Kerr bronze.
Rowers Angus Groom and Harry Leask both returned with silver medals.