Sean McCann to Represent Scotland at Commonwealth Games

Sean McCann, the younger brother of Madeleine McCann, was selected to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scheduled to begin on Thursday. The 21-year-old swimmer is anticipated to compete in several longer-distance freestyle events at the games.

Sean was only two years old when his sister disappeared just before her fourth birthday while the family was on holiday in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007. A promising athlete, he hopes that his participation in the Commonwealth Games will enhance his chances for a spot on the Great Britain team for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Currently a student at Loughborough University, Sean previously represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Tobago in 2023, where he placed fifth in the 400m freestyle event. His twin sister, Amelia, is also involved in competitive swimming and triathlons.

On the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust website, McCann shared his sporting journey: "I started competitive sport when I was eight, joining Charnwood triathlon club. It was here that I discovered my passion for swimming and I joined Loughborough Town swimming club to increase the number of swim sessions I did per week.

At the age of 10, I was selected to swim at City of Leicester and I have since gone on to win multiple county titles, as well as becoming regional and national champion in my age group. In order to have achieved this, I have had to remain extremely dedicated, getting up at 4am multiple mornings each week to train since the age of 11. I train nine times a week in the pool, as well as three gym sessions, totaling over 20 hours of training per week. I'm aiming to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and also the 2028 Olympics in LA."