James Muirhead (swimmer)

James Muirhead (21 September 1953 - 17 October 2021) was a British Paralympic swimmer who won thirteen medals at the Summer Paralympic Games. His Paralympic debut was at the 1976 Summer Paralympics where he won two gold medals and two silvers. Muirhead repeated that feat in Arnhem for the 1980 Games, albeit in different events. He returned from the 1984 Summer Paralympics with a fifth gold, another silver, and three bronze medals.

Muirhead lost his sight at age 17. He qualified and worked as a physiotherapist.

He died of cancer in October 2021. He is still the most decorated Scottish paralympic swimmer of all time.