James Guy reveals why British swimming could not be in a better place at Commonwealth Games

James Guy believes the strength in depth in British swimming was clear for all to see as he led a new-look men’s 4x200m freestyle relay to silver at the Commonwealth Games.

The 26-year-old from Bury claimed his third medal at the Sandwell Aquatic Centre in Birmingham alongside 17-year-old Jacob Whittle, Joe Litchfield and Tom Dean as Team England were roared to second place behind Australia, who clinched gold in a new Games record.

Guy had already won silver in the 4x100m freestyle relay and a bronze in the 200m butterfly, while he will have another medal chance after booking his place in the 100m butterfly final.

But after a race that saw a Duncan Scott-inspired Scotland take bronze ahead of Wales in fourth, Guy said the future of swimming in Great Britain looks incredibly bright.

“It was kind of a replica of the race in the World Championships few weeks ago,” said Guy, who claimed bronze with the GB four behind Australia in Budapest.

“We knew it was going to be a hard ask to take the Aussies down and looking forward it’s the last time we will compete together as England for a long time but next time Duncan (Scott) will be back in that relay which makes it more fair.

“It was a great race tonight, we had 12 lads from Great Britain competing and it just shows the kind of depth is getting there with Wales, Scotland and obviously us as well.

“I’m putting more pressure on myself now I’m getting older and the young guys are starting to come through but it’s always great to get on the podium with the Australian guys.

“The crowd was great. It’s just making sure you don’t let the crowd take you out too hard. You have to let them do the work for you as you can get really excited really quickly.”

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