Isle of Man competitors are enjoying an excellent week at the British Swimming Championships in Glasgow.

Newly-crowned IoM Sportswoman of the Year Charlotte Atkinson clinches a gold medal in the women’s open 50m butterfly event.

Representing Loughborough University, the Manx swimmer dominated the final with a lifetime best of 26.80 seconds which was 0.4s ahead of her nearest rival.

On Wednesday, Laura Kinley set a new Manx record in the 50m breaststroke final, setting a fine time of 31.87s as she finished in seventh place.

More on the local success in the British championships in next week’s

Isle of Man Examiner,

on sale Tuesday.