Jamieson targets Rio after Glasgow switch

Jamieson took silver in the 200m breaststroke at London 2012 but has struggled of late after he failed to qualify for the World Championships in Kazan this year.

It was a strong showing for Britain's swimmers out in Russia as they racked up a record five gold, one silver and three bronze medals.

And with such a good showing Jamieson knows he needs to up his game if he is going to stand any chance of adding to his Olympic tally next summer.

So the 27-year-old, who was beaten to gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games by teammate Ross Murdoch, has ventured north in a bid to recapture his finest form. "It's been a really tough decision to leave Bath as I have such a great relationship with all of the coaches and the athletes, but this is a performance based decision with Rio in mind," he said.

"I'm under no illusions as to how difficult that is and I have a long way to come back, but I know I'm capable of still being a world-class athlete.

"I'm focused on a medal in Rio and come the Olympics I'd love it if Ross and myself were both on the podium, that would be incredible, but I want to be in front of him this time."

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