| Event | Time | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m Backstroke | 1:19.87 | Western Transmountain Festival II | 2026-02-17 |
| 100m Breaststroke | 1:32.25 | Sandy Ferris Age Group Food Bank Challenge 2025 | 2025-12-19 |
| 100m Freestyle | 1:08.80 | Sandy Ferris Age Group Food Bank Challenge 2025 | 2025-12-19 |
| 100m IM | 1:19.94 | Western Transmountain Festival II | 2026-02-17 |
| 200m Backstroke | 2:41.95 | Nose Creek Invitational 2026 | 2026-03-14 |
| 200m Breaststroke | 3:14.14 | Pugsley's Plunge 2026 | 2026-01-16 |
| 200m Freestyle | 2:30.60 | Sandy Ferris Age Group Food Bank Challenge 2025 | 2025-12-19 |
| 400m Freestyle | 5:23.78 | Pugsley's Plunge 2026 | 2026-01-16 |
| 400m IM | 6:03.07 | Sandy Ferris Age Group Food Bank Challenge 2025 | 2025-12-19 |
| 50m Backstroke | 36.66 | Nose Creek Invitational 2026 | 2026-03-14 |
| 50m Breaststroke | 44.17 | Mini Pro: Speed Meet 2025 | 2025-11-07 |
| 50m Butterfly | 38.12 | Pugsley's Plunge 2026 | 2026-01-16 |
| 50m Freestyle | 31.30 | Pugsley's Plunge 2026 | 2026-01-16 |
Cairns, James's top personal bests include 100m Backstroke (1:19.87), 100m Breaststroke (1:32.25), 100m Freestyle (1:08.80), 100m IM (1:19.94), 200m Backstroke (2:41.95).
Cairns, James swims for Cascade Swim Club.
Cairns, James has competed in 8 meets.