Athlete Resume
James first tried javelin at sports day in year 7 and broke the school record. The following year he won his District Schools trials and was invited to train at his local club. He picked up the bronze at his first English Schools Championships in 2002 and has won countless title since then on his rise to becoming a senior international.
James is the current Scottish record holder at U17, U20 and Senior levels and is current British number one. Last year he won the UK Championships, U23 Open Championships, BUCS Championships and finished 6th in the Commonwealth Games final in India.
Key Achievements
- Ranked World No34, European No27, British No1
- 2010 Aviva European Trials and UK Championships - Gold
- 2010 England Athletics U23 Open Championships - Gold
- Scottish Commonwealth Trials & Senior Championships - Gold
- 2010 BUCS Championships - Gold
- 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi - 6th
- 2007 European Junior Championships U20 - 8th
- 2006 World Junior Championships, Beijing U20 - 8th
- 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games U19 - Gold
Aims
- European Team Championships
- Qualify for the World Championships
- Throw "A" standard for London Olympic Games more than twice
- Win the 2011 UK Championships
- Competitions around Europe to increase experience at higher level
- 2013 World Championships
- 2014 Commonwealth Games
- 2016 Olympics
