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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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...
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...
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...