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James Hickman (born 2 February 1976 in Stockport, Cheshire) 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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Preparing for Athens - James writes for the Manchester Evening News |
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Terrorism and the Olympics - James talks to the Manchester Evening News |
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History in the making - James wins FIFTH consecutive World 200m Butterfly Title |
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No 200m Butterfly spot for James in the Olympic Team |
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There's life in the old dog yet ! - Dolphin Boy qualifies for Athens in style (100m Butterfly) |
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Bonkers in Blackburn - James writes for the Manchester Evening News |
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James qualifies for World Championships (25m) with ease and saves best till last ! |
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James declares intention to go for fifth consecutive World Short Course Title |
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James supports 2012 London Olympic Bid - James writes for the Mancheter Evening News |
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James claims record seventh consecutive English National Title at 100m Butterfly |
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