2018-19 Swimming & Diving Roster

James Guest
James Guest
Georgia swimmer James Guest poses for a portrait in Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall in Athens Ga., on Tuesday, Sept., 11 2018. (Photo by Kristin M. Bradshaw)

James Guest

  • Weight:
    null
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Baie-d'Urfe, Montreal
  • High School:
    John Abbott College

RECORD BOOK

*Stands No. 3 in the 200 breaststroke and No. 4 in the 100 breaststroke in school history.

*Helped the 400 medley relay set the school record.

*Part of the third, seventh, ninth, and 10th-fastest 400 medley relays.

*Swam in the third, seventh, and eighth-fastest 200 medley relays.


2018-19

• Earned distinction on the All-SEC Second Team.
• Placed eighth in the 200 breaststroke at NCAAs.

• Part of an 16th-place 400 medley at NCAAs.

• Claimed second in the 200 breaststroke, fourth in the 400 IM, and 13th in the 100 breaststroke at SECs.

• Part of the sixth place 400 medley and eighth place 200 medley relays at SECs.

• Posted B cuts in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and the 400 IM.

• Part of a B-cut 400 medley relay.

• Named to the J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Honor Roll.

• Named to the 2019 SEC Swimming & Diving Community Service Team.

•Named to the 2018-19 SEC Academic Honor Roll.


2017-18

• Earned two All-America designations at the NCAAs, giving him three (two/one) for his career.

• Came in eighth in the 200 breaststroke at the NCAAs.

• Finished eighth on the 400 medley relay at the NCAAs.

• Finished fifth in the 200 breaststroke and 10th in the 100 breaststroke and the 400 individual medley at the SECs.

• Placed sixth on the 200 and 400 medley relay at the SECs.

• Chosen as a swimming and diving representative for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

• Named to the Dean’s List and to the J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Honor Roll.

• Named to the 2018 Scholar All-American Team.


2016-17

• Competed in the 100 and 200 breaststroke at the NCAAs.

• Placed fifth in the 200 breaststroke and 13th in the 100 breaststroke and 400 individual medley at the SECs.

• Chosen as a Scholar All-American by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association.

• Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

• Named to the Dean’s List and to the Director of Athletics Honor Roll.


2015-16

• Competed at the NCAAs in the 100 and 200 breaststroke.

• Placed ninth in the 200 breaststroke, 14th in the 400 individual medley and 16th in the 100 breaststroke at the SECs.

• Chosen three times as the SEC Freshman of the Week.

• Named to the First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll.


HIGH SCHOOL

• Graduated from St. Thomas High School.

• Swam for Pointe Claire Swim Club under Coach Martin Gingras. 

• Holds the Canadian record in the 15-17 200 breaststroke in LCM. 

• Is the provincial record holder in 200 breaststroke in LCM and SCM.


INTERNATIONAL

• Competed in the 2019 Canadian Trials
• Was a member of the 2014 Junior Pan Pacific team.

• Placed fifth in the 100 breaststroke and sixth in the 200 breaststroke at 2014 Junior Pan Pacific Championship.

• Was a member of the 2013 Junior World Championship team where he earned 10th in the 200 breaststroke.


PERSONAL

• Born August 17, 1996.

• Son of John and Jennifer Guest.

• Major: Finance.


COLLEGIATE PERSONAL BESTS

50 Freestyle 21.47 17 Last Chance
100 Freestyle 47.38 17 Northwestern
500 Freestyle 4:28.05 17 Last Chance
100 Breaststroke 52.68 18 NCAAs
200 Breaststroke 1:52.75 19 NCAAs
200 Butterfly 1:45.98 18 Last Chance
200 IM 1:46.12 17 Fall invite
400 IM 3:43.25 19 SECs
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