University of Georgia Athletics
2018-19 Swimming & Diving Roster
James Guest
- 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 |
