James Hickman
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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.
Hickman now runs a television and radio production company called Made in Manchester Productions. He set it up with his business partner Ashley Byrne
(BBC broadcaster and former commercial radio boss) in May 2005. The company made From Bomb to Boom (about the Manchester bomb) for ITV
1, Cartoon Kings presented by Sir David Jason (about animators Cosgrove and Hall) for ITV1 and Another Fine Mess for BBC Radio 2, presented by Sir Norman Wisdom
(celebrating 80 years of Laurel and Hardy). Made in Manchester has also been commissioned to make a religious documentary for BBC Radio
4 which was broadcast in early 2007. They have also produced radio shows for BBC Radio Manchester in the Citizen Manchester Series, plus various other documentaries for the station. They have also produced "Jah Wobble's Mystical Musical Tour" for the BBC World Service, "Salt 'n' Pepa - Push it" for BBC Radio 1Xtra and also "Brass Britain" and a documentary about the Beach Boys for BBC Radio 2.
Hickman attended William Hulme's Grammar School
. In 2008 Made in Manchester won the contract to deliver the PR and Communications for the FINA World Swimming Championships 2008 in the MEN Arena for which James was the Head of PR and Communications. The event was the first of its kind in a concert venue and won "Best Event Look" at the SportBusiness Awards 2008.
Great Britain
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, who became a world champion
FINA World Championships - Short Course
FINA World Swimming Championships or "Short Course Worlds" , are held every two years in a 25 m swimming pool. They are run by FINA....
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
Swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre butterfly
These are the results of the Men's 100 metre butterfly, one of sixteen events for male competitors in Swimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.-Medalists:-Heat 1:# Luis Matias, Angola 58.92# Fernando Medrano-Medina, Nicaragua 1:00.91...
, finishing with a time of 53.10 seconds. He also reached the semi-final in the 2000 Sydney Olympics
Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre butterfly
The final of the Men's 100 metres Butterfly event at the 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 21, 2000.-Final:-Semi finals:* Held on September 20, 2000.-Qualifying heats:* Held on September 20, 2000....
finishing 6th (likewise in the 200 m butterfly
Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre butterfly
The final of the Men's 200 metres Butterfly event at the 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 19, 2000.-Final:-Semi finals:* Held on September 18, 2000.-Qualification Heats:* Held on September 18, 2000....
). His best appearance in an Olympic final came in the 1996 Atlanta
Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre butterfly
The finals of the Men's 200 metres Butterfly event for the 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 22, 1996.-Final A:-Final B:-Non-Qualifiers:-See also:*1997 Men's World Championships 200m Butterfly...
Games, where he placed 7th in the 200 m butterfly.
Hickman now runs a television and radio production company called Made in Manchester Productions. He set it up with his business partner Ashley Byrne
Ashley Byrne
Ashley A Byrne is a radio and television presenter, newsreader and producer. He was born on the 13th November 1972 in Doncaster, England. His father is the British artist, Tony Byrne....
(BBC broadcaster and former commercial radio boss) in May 2005. The company made From Bomb to Boom (about the Manchester bomb) for ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
1, Cartoon Kings presented by Sir David Jason (about animators Cosgrove and Hall) for ITV1 and Another Fine Mess for BBC Radio 2, presented by Sir Norman Wisdom
Norman Wisdom
Sir Norman Joseph Wisdom, OBE was an English actor, comedian and singer-songwriter best known for a series of comedy films produced between 1953 and 1966 featuring his hapless onscreen character Norman Pitkin...
(celebrating 80 years of Laurel and Hardy). Made in Manchester has also been commissioned to make a religious documentary for BBC Radio
BBC Radio
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4 which was broadcast in early 2007. They have also produced radio shows for BBC Radio Manchester in the Citizen Manchester Series, plus various other documentaries for the station. They have also produced "Jah Wobble's Mystical Musical Tour" for the BBC World Service, "Salt 'n' Pepa - Push it" for BBC Radio 1Xtra and also "Brass Britain" and a documentary about the Beach Boys for BBC Radio 2.
Hickman attended William Hulme's Grammar School
William Hulme's Grammar School
William Hulme's Grammar School is an Academy in Whalley Range, Manchester, England.-History:WHGS was founded on 26 January 1887 as a grammar school. It ceased to be a direct grant school when the Labour government abolished the scheme, and was therefore forced to become private...
. In 2008 Made in Manchester won the contract to deliver the PR and Communications for the FINA World Swimming Championships 2008 in the MEN Arena for which James was the Head of PR and Communications. The event was the first of its kind in a concert venue and won "Best Event Look" at the SportBusiness Awards 2008.
Achievements
- Short Course World 200 m butterfly champion in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2004
- Commonwealth 200 m butterfly champion - 1998
- Short Course World record holder, 100 and 200 butterfly (short course) from 1998 to 2001
- European 200 m butterfly champion in 1999 and 2001
- Great Britain Olympic team member in 1996, 2000 and 2004