James Hickman is a former swimmer from Great Britain, who became a world champion five times on the 200 m butterfly in short course (25 m), twice world record holder, Commonwealth Champion and four times European Champion.
He announced his retirement from the sport in 2004. During that year he reached the semi-final of the 100 m butterfly in the 2004 Athens Olympics, finishing with a time of 53.10 seconds. He also reached the semi-final in the 2000 Sydney Olympics finishing 6th (likewise in the 200 m butterfly).
His best appearance in an Olympic final came in the 1996 Atlanta Games, where he placed 7th in the 200 m butterfly.
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Hickman’s Historic Achievement …..James High after Five!
From the moment Michael Phelps withdrew from the World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis through injury there was never any doubt about the...
Hickman takes Silver in 100m Butterfly
James got off to a medal-winning start on day two of the World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis when he took the silver medal in the 100m...
James Announces his Retirement – an article from the Manchester Evening News
You probably saw my interviews with Sharon Davis, even if it was just because you were watching Sharon and the close ups. Still for those that were...