Bishopbriggs swimming sensation Katie is the pride of Parliament

Bishopbriggs swimming sensation Katie Shanahan has been congratulated in the Scottish Parliament for her superb performance in this summer’s Commonwealth Games.
Rona Mackay with Commonwealth Games medal winner Katie Shanahan from BishopbriggsRona Mackay with Commonwealth Games medal winner Katie Shanahan from Bishopbriggs
Rona Mackay with Commonwealth Games medal winner Katie Shanahan from Bishopbriggs

Katie (18) a former Bishopbriggs Academy pupil, took a bronze medal in the 400m Medley, followed by another bronze in the 200m backstroke.

St rthkelvin and Bearsden MSP Rona Mackay congratulated Katie on her success in a speech on Team Scotland recently at the Scottish Parliament.

She said: “This was an absolutely outstanding achievement.

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"The icing on the cake was Katie’s silver medal win in the 200m backstroke a few days later at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome. An incredible achievement in such a short space of time.”

She added: “I had the privilege of meeting Katie and her mum Alison at her old school to present her with a motion I submitted to Parliament to congratulate her on her success.

"Katie is a remarkable young woman. Self-effacing, passionate about her sport and to top it all, an academic high achiever, having swept the board with advanced highers and qualifications this year.

"It was a pleasure to meet her and her mum who she credits with her success due to the amazing support she has received throughout her sporting career.

"As she starts another chapter of her life studying sport and journalism at Stirling University while training for the next international competition, I wish her all the best.”