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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mark Staniforth

Who is Sean McCann? Younger brother of Madeleine set to compete at Commonwealth Games

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  • Sean McCann, the younger brother of Madeleine McCann , has been selected to represent Scotland at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow .
  • The 21-year-old swimmer is expected to compete in several longer-distance freestyle events at the Games, which commence on Thursday.
  • McCann, a Loughborough University student, previously represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Tobago in 2023, where he placed fifth in the 400m freestyle.
  • He hopes his performance at the Commonwealth Games will help him secure a place in the Great Britain team for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
  • McCann trains nine times a week in the pool and three times in the gym, dedicating over 20 hours weekly to his sport since the age of 11.

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Madeleine McCann’s brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Commonwealth Games

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