With his captivating and effortless charm, James Reid captured the hearts of countless fans, making him one of the most sought-after leading men of his generation. But besides his striking good looks and admirable talent in acting and singing, James, in his younger years, was active in different sports. He explored a variety of sports thanks to his dad’s unwavering support and influence.
Back in Australia, James Reid used to compete in school for swimming and even reached regionals for gymnastics, and he won a bronze medal.
Robert Malcolm Reid, James’ father, loves sharing fans a glimpse into James’ childhood days. His father captured his first dive, followed by another video in which the actor-singer performed a competitive dive on a springboard.
James shared in an interview in 2017, “I was very athletic as a kid, and I’m very proud of that. When I was in primary school until high school, I would try everything,”.
He added, “I love swimming and I’ve been doing it as long as I can remember. I also played Australian football, golf, gymnastics, and even went as far as high-diving.”
Driven by his passion and winning mindset, James thrived in gymnastics and swimming, representing his school in numerous competitions. “I competed in school for swimming, and I also reached regionals for gymnastics. Looking back, it was really a good experience, I even won a bronze medal for it,” he recalled.
Feeling nostalgic over James Reid’s throwback videos? Soon, you will see him on your screens again as he makes his highly anticipated primetime comeback.
Get to know James Reid as Jordan in “Someone, Someday” beginning July 27 at 8:45 PM on ALLTV2, TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL) on YouTube and Facebook. It will also be available on TFC, iWant on July 25, and Netflix starting on July 24.