Date of birth: 1 Apr 1984

Age on Race day: 19

Born in: London

Home town: Colchester

Nationality: British

Club: CUBC

College: Jesus College

Course: Maths (enrolled in 2002 for 3/4 years)

School: Tonbridge

Height: 197.5cm

Weight: 96.7kg

Boat: Goldie

Boat position: 3

Personal bio:

Was a novice in 2002 and decided to trial for the first time this year. Played both hockey and rugby at school. Now also plays golf. Grandfather (John), who died before James was born, was at Jesus College.