James McFadzen

Growing up, swimming was not the only sport James McFadzen was passionate about.

McFadzen was a rugby player and played regularly in Newbury until his late teens, where he switched his focus to pursue a swimming career.

The 23-year-old is still a huge rugby fan and is also a passionate skier and darts player, though his permanent move to the pool has paid off.

The Loughborough student has been a regular at British Swimming Championships and having met the qualifying criteria in April, will make his Team England and Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham.