James Walsh (swimmer)

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FullnameJames Bernard Remandaban Walsh
Nickname"J.B."
Nationalteam Philippines
Born (1986-12-23) December 23, 1986 (age 38)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
James Walsh
Personal information
Full nameJames Bernard Remandaban Walsh
Nickname"J.B."
National team Philippines
Born (1986-12-23) December 23, 1986 (age 38)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight154 lb (70 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesButterfly
ClubTidewater Aquatic Club
College teamUniversity of Florida (U.S.)
Medal record
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2007 Nakhon Ratchasima200m butterfly
Gold medal – first place2007 Nakhon Ratchasima4x100m medley relay
Silver medal – second place2005 Manila200m butterfly
Silver medal – second place2007 Nakhon Ratchasima100m butterfly
Silver medal – second place2007 Nakhon Ratchasima4x100m freestyle relay
Bronze medal – third place2005 Manila4x100m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place2009 Vientiane4x100m medley relay

James Bernard "J.B." Remandaban Walsh (born December 23, 1986) is an American-born competition swimmer who represented the Philippines in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.[1]

Walsh accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he swam for coach Gregg Troy's Florida Gators swimming and diving team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition from 2004 to 2008. Walsh graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science in 2008.

Walsh is the Filipino national record holder in the 200-meter butterfly.

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