Teenage sisters Astrid and Ursula Carroll will make their Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, competing for different countries. Astrid, 17, born in Edinburgh, swims for Scotland, while her younger sister Ursula, 14, born in Halifax, represents England. Both visually impaired, they will race against each other in the women's 100m freestyle S13 heats.

This marks the first time the sisters, who train together at Stockport Metro Swimming Club, will compete against each other. They both have Stargardt disease, a condition affecting central vision. Astrid, who won medals at the 2025 Para-swimming World Championships, has adapted her training with specialized techniques. Ursula, the youngest member of England's team, cites Astrid as a significant inspiration.

The sisters express excitement for the opportunity, with Ursula joking about Astrid joining Scotland. Their family plans to support both sides during the competition. This unique sibling rivalry adds an interesting dynamic to the Glasgow 2026 Games.