Sean McCann, the younger brother of Madeleine McCann, is selected to represent Scotland in swimming at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Multiple outlets report that his Commonwealth Games appearance is his first, and that he is a 21-year-old freestyle swimmer studying at Loughborough University. Several articles note that he is eligible to compete for Scotland through his father, Gerry McCann, who was born in Glasgow. Ahead of the meet, Sean is described as excited about representing a home crowd. Reporting also links his selection to hopes of improving his prospects for future Team Great Britain consideration, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

During competition coverage, at least one report describes Sean racing in the freestyle events at Tollcross International Swimming Centre and attempting to build on an earlier 400 metres freestyle performance that earned him a surprise place in a final. In the 800 metres freestyle, he finishes outside medal positions. Other coverage places emphasis on family presence, stating that his parents and twin sister Amelie watched during heats or related events. Separate articles reiterate the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine from the family’s holiday apartment in Portugal when Sean was two years old.