Scots swimmer Caitlin McClatchey added a bronze to help Great Britain end the World Short Course Championships in Manchester with 24 medals. Edinburgh's Gregor Tait lowered his own British record to 1:51.66, as he finished sixth in the 200m backstroke.

Scotland had to settle for silver medals at the World Men's Curling Championships (9 - 13 April) in Grand Forks, North Dakota when Canada beat them by 6-3 in the final on Sunday (13 April).

Scottish Institute of Sport supported athlete Fiona Pennie booked her place at the Olympic Games in Beijing this summer after taking her second victory at the canoe slalom Olympic selection event (12 - 13 April) in Holland.

Scotland soared to victory winning the European Nations Cup at Sotogrande Golf Club in Spain on Saturday (5 April).

On Wednesday (9 April) Scotland and the host United States both scored key wins at the 2008 World Men's Curling Championship.

Scottish Institute of Sport supported athlete Hannah Miley won a superb silver medal on Day 1 of the FINA World Swimming Championships (9 - 13 April) in Manchester.

This week the following events include Scottish Institute of Sport supported athletes in action...

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