It’s no secret that James Guy is a force to be reckon with. Guy got his first big break at the 2015 FINA World Championships where he took home world titles in the 200-meter and 400-meter freestyle events, taking down world record holders and Olympic gold medalists in his path to the top of the podium. His success didn’t stop there as Guy then qualified for his first Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in 2016 where he went on to win two silver medals.

In the lead-up to the 2021 Olympic Games, James brought home six total medals at the European Championships in Budapest, Hungary, winning bronze in the 100-meter butterfly and five relay medals.

In 2021, James won three medals at the Tokyo Olympics. James helped set a world record in the mixed 4x100m medley relay, earning him and his team a gold medal. James went on to earn his second gold medal in men’s 4x200m freestyle relay, and a silver medal in the men’s 4×100 medley relay.

Fast forward to the 2023 World Championships in Japan, Guy and Team Britain brought home a Gold for 800 free relay!

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, James Guy played a pivotal role in securing gold for Team Great Britain in the 4x200m freestyle relay!

 

Medal Moments with James Guy

Check out the video below, where 6x Olympic medalist James Guy shares his secrets to staying motivated, his take on the HydroX, and the story behind his viral golf moment! 

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