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| James
GUY |
| Sport |
Swimming |
| NOC |
Great Britain
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| Gender | Men |
| Born | 26 Nov 1995
in Bury, ENG |
| Height | 1.87 m |
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Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
National Centre Bath: England |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Cars, fishing, supporting English football team Manchester City, playing video games. (Instagram profile, 18 Jun 2019; olympics.com, 31 Oct 2020) |
Hero / Idol |
Japanese swimmer Kosuke Hagino, US swimmers Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps, German swimmer Paul Biedermann, US boxer Floyd Mayweather. (swimmingworldmagazine.com, 04 Apr 2018; swimming.org, 23 Mar 2018; olympics.com, 31 Oct 2020) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Dave McNulty [club], GBR |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete, Coach |
Languages |
English |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"I want to be the best. I want to go out and win. I don't want to come second or third." (telegraph.co.uk, 29 Jul 2016) |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Bath, ENG |
General Interest |
Other information |
NEW DIRECTION
In August 2019 he changed coaches from long-time mentor Jol Finck to Dave McNulty while remaining at his National Centre Bath base in England. "I've had an amazing eight years with Jol and some fantastic swims. I just want to find a new energy for this year [speaking in 2019] and I feel a change is needed. I have a great relationship with Dave [McNulty]. He's a big believer in hard work and pushing his swimmers." (swimswam.com, 24 Aug 2019; teambath.com, 16 Apr 2021)
COACHING
In 2018 he set up the James Guy [JG] Academy to train a small group of top young British swimmers in the 12-16 age group. "We're looking for seven or eight kids from the UK. We all know that hard work beats talent. Hopefully if they are working hard, and I can see that the kids are grafters, in a few years they'll be the new stars of Team GB. I'll take the things I've learned as an athlete, and pass it on to them as the next generation of swimmers. It's about giving back to the kids and the community, and hopefully making them better athletes as well." In 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic he launched a website, James Guy Performance Coaching. "It's hand-written sessions by me, for any athlete of any age of any calibre, and bespoke to their specific event. The COVID plan is quite popular. I'm just trying to give back, rather than be on my backside all day, trying to keep my mind busy and to keep engaged with a lot of swimmers." (proswimwear.co.uk, 17 Aug 2018; jamesguyperformancecoaching.com, 21 Dec 2020; fina.org, 21 Dec 2020) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
"When I was younger I was obsessed with Bruce Lee. I used to do kung fu twice a week, gymnastics, football and even lacrosse. I was just a normal kid trying everything. Eventually swimming took over and it went from there." |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He took up swimming at age four in Altrincham, England. "My mother got me involved so that I could learn to swim." |
General Interest |
Ambitions |
He aspires to pursue a career in property following his retirement from competition. (sportsmole.co.uk, 21 Mar 2018; fina.org, 21 Dec 2020) |
Nicknames |
Jimmy, Jimbob (Facebook page, 22 Nov 2016; britishswimming.org, 12 Jun 2018) |
Milestones |
He became the first British male swimmer to win gold in an individual freestyle event at the world championships [long course] when he triumphed in the 200m freestyle at the 2015 edition in Kazan, Russian Federation. (SportsDeskOnline, 11 Aug 2018; theguardian.com, 05 Aug 2015) |
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs |
He listens to the music of British singer Craig David before he races. (olympics.com, 31 Oct 2020) |
Famous relatives |
His grandfather George Guy was a boxer and went undefeated in 26 bouts in the 1950s. His father Andrew was an academy player for English football team Leeds United, and also a physical training instructor in the army. (olympics.com, 31 Oct 2020) |
Most influential person in career |
His younger brother Luke. (olympics.com, 31 Oct 2020) |
Sport Specific Information |
Training Regime |
He trains at the London 2012 Legacy Pool at the University of Bath in England. |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Partner Courtney |
Olympic Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
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2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
100m Butterfly |
DNS |
| Heats |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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| 1 |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
6:58.58 |
| 1 |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:37.58 |
| 2 |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:27.51 |
| 4 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
200m Freestyle |
1:45.49 |
| Semifinal |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
100m Butterfly |
52.10 |
| 6 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
400m Freestyle |
3:44.68 |
| 2 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
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| 2 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:03.13 |
World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 10 |
2023 |
Fukuoka, JPN |
100m Butterfly |
51.43 |
| 1 |
2023 |
Fukuoka, JPN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
6:59.08 |
| 8 |
2022 |
Budapest, HUN |
200m Butterfly |
1:55.54 |
| Semifinal |
2022 |
Budapest, HUN |
100m Butterfly |
51.50 |
| 4 |
2022 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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| 3 |
2022 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:31.31 |
| 3 |
2022 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:04.00 |
| 4 |
2022 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:41.65 |
| Semifinal |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
200m Freestyle |
1:45.95 |
| 7 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
100m Butterfly |
51.62 |
| 5 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:11.81 |
| 5 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:02.04 |
| 1 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:28.10 |
| 3 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:40.68 |
| 5 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
200m Freestyle |
1:45.36 |
| 6 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
400m Freestyle |
3:45.58 |
| 3 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
100m Butterfly |
50.83 |
| 1 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:01.70 |
| 2 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:28.95 |
| 5 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:41.56 |
| 2 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
400m Freestyle |
3:43.75 |
| 1 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
200m Freestyle |
1:45.14 |
| 1 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:04.33 |
| 4 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:30.67 |
| 5 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
400m Freestyle |
3:47.96 |
| 8 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:12.00 |
World Championships Short Course |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| Heats |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
200m Freestyle |
1:43.28 |
| 2 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
400m Freestyle |
3:36.35 |
European Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
100m Butterfly |
50.99 |
| Heats |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
200m Freestyle |
DNS |
| 1 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:26.67 |
| 2 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:04.61 |
| 2 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:11.56 |
| 1 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:28.59 |
| 1 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:38.82 |
| 3 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
100m Butterfly |
51.42 |
| 4 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
200m Freestyle |
1:46.20 |
| Semifinal |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
200m Butterfly |
1:56.16 |
| 1 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:40.18 |
| 1 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:05.32 |
| 1 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:30.44 |
| Heats |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:17.31 |
| Heats |
2016 |
London, ENG |
400m Freestyle |
3:52.91 |
| 3 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
200m Freestyle |
1:46.42 |
| 1 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:32.15 |
| 6 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:10.73 |
European Championships Short Course |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 6 |
2023 |
Otopeni, ROU |
100m Butterfly |
50.39 |
| 2 |
2023 |
Otopeni, ROU |
200m Freestyle |
1:41.12 |
| 3 |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
200m Butterfly |
1:51.73 |
| 4 |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
200m Freestyle |
1:42.11 |
| Semifinal |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
100m Butterfly |
50.56 |
| 4 |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:24.82 |
| 2 |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
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World Cup |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 5 |
2018 |
Tokyo, JPN |
100m Butterfly |
51.10 |
| 4 |
2018 |
Tokyo, JPN |
200m Freestyle |
1:44.13 |
| 10 |
2016 |
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Overall |
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| 1 |
2016 |
Berlin, GER |
400m Freestyle |
3:39.20 |
| 1 |
2016 |
Berlin, GER |
200m Freestyle |
1:42.22 |
| 2 |
2016 |
Doha, QAT |
400m Freestyle |
3:41.96 |
| 2 |
2016 |
Doha, QAT |
200m Freestyle |
1:43.17 |
| 9 |
2016 |
Doha, QAT |
100m Butterfly |
53.57 |
| 3 |
2016 |
Dubai, UAE |
400m Freestyle |
3:44.38 |
| 2 |
2016 |
Dubai, UAE |
200m Freestyle |
1:43.70 |
| 3 |
2016 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
400m Freestyle |
3:42.89 |
| 2 |
2016 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
200m Freestyle |
1:44.59 |
| 1 |
2016 |
Moscow, RUS |
200m Freestyle |
1:43.77 |
| 4 |
2016 |
Moscow, RUS |
100m Butterfly |
51.50 |
| 1 |
2016 |
Moscow, RUS |
400m Freestyle |
3:40.70 |
| 5 |
2016 |
Paris, FRA |
200m Butterfly |
1:59.66 |
| 2 |
2016 |
Paris, FRA |
400m Freestyle |
3:42.46 |
| 2 |
2016 |
Singapore, SGP |
400m Freestyle |
3:43.00 |
| 4 |
2016 |
Singapore, SGP |
200m Freestyle |
1:44.35 |
| 5 |
2016 |
Tokyo, JPN |
400m Freestyle |
3:43.83 |
| 6 |
2016 |
Tokyo, JPN |
200m Freestyle |
1:44.63 |
| 35 |
2014 |
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Overall |
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| 4 |
2014 |
Singapore, SGP |
400m Freestyle |
3:40.87 |
| 2 |
2014 |
Singapore, SGP |
200m Freestyle |
1:43.74 |
| 2 |
2014 |
Tokyo, JPN |
400m Freestyle |
3:40.82 |
| 4 |
2014 |
Tokyo, JPN |
200m Freestyle |
1:44.48 |
| 4 |
2013 |
Singapore, SGP |
400m Freestyle |
3:43.15 |
| 8 |
2013 |
Singapore, SGP |
200m Freestyle |
1:46.48 |
| 5 |
2013 |
Tokyo, JPN |
400m Freestyle |
3:43.21 |
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