Guy honoured by home town Mayor

James, originally from Bury and now who trains at Millfield, won the British Swimming teamÕs first medal in Kazan, Russia, and started what was to be the country's most successful ever world level campaign. The Mayor of Bury, Cllr Stella Smith, said: "To become the first British man to win a gold medal in the 200m freestyle is an outstanding achievement, and is fitting testimony to JamesÕs ability and dedication. "It does the borough proud, and I know that many people here were thrilled to see 'one of ours' do so well in such a prestigious international sporting event. "I offer James my warmest congratulations and wish him the very best in all his future endeavours." © Sportsbeat 2015