# Sean McCann’s Commonwealth Games Swim Debut | Dublin News

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-07-25T13:14:18+00:00
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Twenty-one-year-old Sean McCann, representing Scotland for the first time at the Commonwealth Games, stunned the crowd by qualifying for the 400m freestyle final—his dream race and a major step toward his Olympic 2028 goal. Swimmer since childhood and a chemical engineering student at Loughborough, Sean battled nerves but powered through the final 100m with crowd support, finishing eighth fastest in his heat. His parents, Gerry and Kate, cheered him on from the stands, and his journey carries the emotional weight of his missing sister Madeleine, who vanished in 2007. With world champion Sam Short in the final, Sean’s performance is a bold statement—and a thrilling preview of what’s to come. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/41ec2faceb589e34

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