Jan Angelo Batongbakal

Did You Know? James Reid Was a School Athlete Before Finding Fame

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ABS-CBN Studios

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784286556209DYK_James-Reid-Thumbnail.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>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.</p><p>Back in Australia, James Reid used to compete in school for swimming and even reached regionals for gymnastics, and he won a bronze medal.</p><p>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.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ-5Ce6DKTa/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=521&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A137280.09999999404%2C%22ls%22%3A136061.5%2C%22le%22%3A137273.89999999106%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="708" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CREVG50DDtF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=521&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A176124.70000000298%2C%22ls%22%3A136061.5%2C%22le%22%3A137273.89999999106%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="708" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>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,”.</p><p>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.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRHXDHdDrPR/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=521&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A206400.79999999702%2C%22ls%22%3A136061.5%2C%22le%22%3A137273.89999999106%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="708" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>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.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CReoyPvoPgq/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=521&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A230487.09999999404%2C%22ls%22%3A136061.5%2C%22le%22%3A137273.89999999106%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="708" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>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.</p><p>Get to know James Reid as Jordan in <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/someone-someday" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>“Someone, Someday” </strong></a>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, <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/Mkr3OdLk6ab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant </strong></a>on July 25, and Netflix starting on July 24.</p>

<p>Back in Australia, James Reid used to compete in school for swimming and even reached regionals for gymnastics, and he won a bronze medal.</p>

Back in Australia, James Reid used to compete in school for swimming and even reached regionals for gymnastics, and he won a bronze medal.