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Hickman – a TV star in the making?
Last October James received a call from his agent asking him if we would be interested in doing a screen-test for a new show which the BBC were planning about extreme sports. The idea was that the new show which would go out once a week during the summer at peak time...
James takes double gold at the British 25m Championships in Stockport
In home waters, Steve Parry of Stockport Metro looked to have the Men’s 100m Butterfly gold in his possession but a late flurry by James saw both swimmer’s tie for first place in 52.52. Matt Bowe of Bath was third in 52.90. However, Parry took the honours in a close...
Hickman bows out for Leeds with Title Double
James Hickman brought his auspicious career with the City of Leeds to an end with two National Championship titles in Manchester on Sunday, after making the decision to return to his home city to begin his preparations for next years Olympic Games. The four-time World...
End of an era as the Coach heads for the lay-by…..
On Monday 31st March, Terry Denison, my coach for the last five years retired. While it's sad to see him go after a long and distinguished career he truly deserves the rest, especially from the early morning starts. (Some might say he looks like he needs it but not...
Hickman Retires from 200m Butterfly and moves back to Manchester
A personal message from James - June 2003 "Following my failure to qualify for the World Championships in Barcelona, I have taken the decision to retire from competition in the 200m Butterfly event and focus my attention on the 100m Butterfly event instead. This is a...
Disappointing British Championships for Dolphin Boy
Defeat by more than three seconds at the hands (and feet) of his arch rival, Stephen Parry, in the 200m Butterfly rounded off a miserable week for James at the British Championships (50m) which were also doubling as the trials for this year's World Championships in...
Devastated Hickman misses out on World Championships spot
The Scottish National Championships was the final opportunity for James to qualify for next month's World Championships (50m) in Barcelona. Having missed out on the Championships two years ago in Japan, James was anxious to make the GB team selection. After a poor...
James writes for the Manchester Evening News 10.03.2003
There's a fair bit happening at the moment. My mum and sister are unwell. City have had a major boardroom upheaval. I'm starting to manage ten of Britains best swimmers. Trials for the world championships start next week in Sheffield and I'm swimming in them! I'm...
James stars in “Magnificent Seven”!!
So he's no Steve McQueen but our very own World Short Course 200m Butterfly Champion, James Hickman, was one of seven special guests who came out to support the valuable work of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award at the prestigious Carlton Tower Hotel in London's...
James makes guest appearance for City fans….
James recenty made an appearance at the "Reddish Blues" a Manchester City Supporters group. As everyone knows James is passionate about City !! To see some pictures from the evening just click on the link above.
Lincoln Vulcan’s get swimming tips from the Maestro….
James writes: "In January I was invited to do some swim demonstrations at Lincoln Vulcans Swimming Club, it was lots of fun and I hope the swimmers picked up lots of tips to help them be better swimmers. I'll be watching to see them move up in the national rankings...
FINA World Cup (25m) – European Zone
Paris 17th & 18th January 2003 Stockholm 21st & 22nd January 2003 Berlin 25th & 26th January 2003 After the Christmas and New Year break the action resumed in the European Zone of the FINA World Cup, with three meets in three cities in just over a week. A...