James Guy (swimmer)
==James Guy (swimmer)==
James Guy is a British competitive swimmer who has represented Great Britain in various international competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Aquatics Championships, and European Aquatics Championships. He is known for his versatility in freestyle and butterfly events.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
James Guy was born on November 26, 1995, in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. He began swimming at a young age and quickly showed promise in the sport. Guy trained at the Millfield School in Somerset, which is renowned for its swimming program.
Swimming Career[edit | edit source]
Junior Career[edit | edit source]
James Guy first gained international attention as a junior swimmer. He competed in the 2012 European Junior Swimming Championships, where he won multiple medals, showcasing his potential on the international stage.
Senior Career[edit | edit source]
James Guy made his senior international debut at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, where he competed in the 400m freestyle. He continued to improve and by the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, he had established himself as one of Britain's top swimmers.
2015 World Aquatics Championships[edit | edit source]
At the 2015 World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, James Guy won his first major international gold medal in the 200m freestyle. He also contributed to Great Britain's gold medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
2016 Olympic Games[edit | edit source]
James Guy competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He won two silver medals as part of the British relay teams in the 4x100m medley relay and the 4x200m freestyle relay.
2017 World Aquatics Championships[edit | edit source]
At the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Guy won a bronze medal in the 100m butterfly and a gold medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
2018 European Aquatics Championships[edit | edit source]
In Glasgow, at the 2018 European Aquatics Championships, James Guy won multiple medals, including gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
2020 Olympic Games[edit | edit source]
James Guy competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where he won gold medals in the 4x200m freestyle relay and the mixed 4x100m medley relay.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
James Guy is known for his dedication to the sport and his team spirit. Outside of swimming, he enjoys various activities and is an advocate for mental health awareness among athletes.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
