'I set swimming record during my Higher exams'

Sam Downie, from Portobello, sat his Higher English exam in Turkey, then set a British record for the 200m backstroke in Berlin, and still had one exam to go.

The 17-year-old was born with a rare spinal condition but took to swimming from a young age.

Competing since he was 8-years-old he is now a prime candidate for Team GB in next year’s Paralympic Games, all whilst studying for his Highers.