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 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...
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...
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...