Ian Hickman retires

AICE News reports that Ian Hickman has retired from competitive eating. Good luck to Ian in his future endeavours.

update No mention of Ian’s retirement appears on his myspace page, which has not been logged into since December 28.

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  1. anonymous said

    January 31, 2009 @ 11:12 pm

    There is a reason for his retirement and its usually because of health related issues

  2. Anonymous said

    January 31, 2009 @ 11:13 pm

    retired my ass. He and menchetti just got tired of Pete kicking their asses.

  3. WLOCE NEWS said

    February 1, 2009 @ 5:14 am

    Ian Hickman joins WLOCE .

  4. ojrifkin said (Registered July 27, 2005)

    February 1, 2009 @ 9:04 am

    WLOCE also reported that Asian contests would begin in January

    http://www.myspace.com/wloce

  5. That One said

    February 1, 2009 @ 1:35 pm

    boone, i don’t think anyone is buying your crap

  6. Bison said

    February 1, 2009 @ 2:55 pm

    Good Luck Ian in whatever your future holds.You were One of the Best Eaters out there.

    Ray

  7. jumby said (Registered April 10, 2008)

    February 1, 2009 @ 3:25 pm

    wow thats surprising, ive always been a fan and follower of ian since i saw him in teh Tru Life vid, best of luck to you ian

  8. North Pole said (Registered April 28, 2008)

    February 1, 2009 @ 6:26 pm

    Wow, that’s sure a loss for CE. The times that I’ve talked to Ian, he was always such a nice guy to me.

  9. BigWillTheChamp said (Registered February 1, 2009)

    February 1, 2009 @ 7:51 pm

    Damn. That sucks. Wish I knew what’s going on with him. Ian is awesome. If you read this man, shoot me an email Ian.

  10. anonymous said

    February 1, 2009 @ 8:36 pm

    whats going on with him? He found reality and became normal

  11. Anonymous said

    February 2, 2009 @ 7:59 am

    At least he did better than you ever did, Carey!!!

  12. Rhonda Evans said

    February 2, 2009 @ 10:56 am

    Ian was/is one of the best ever. He seems like a smart guy, so I’m sure he made that decision wisely.

  13. Steakbellie said (Registered August 11, 2006)

    February 2, 2009 @ 11:26 am

    OI!!!
    Best of Luck in the Future! Still hope to meet you someday.

  14. Joel the Cannon said

    February 2, 2009 @ 8:35 pm

    Ian,
    I am sorry to hear that. It won’t be the same without you.
    You represent the integrity of the sport.

  15. H>P> said

    February 2, 2009 @ 9:59 pm

    Rhonda Even did good job, what is your(his ) real job? Sad for you, all those years you did for nothing….. maybe, we all did for nothing……It is life …..

  16. "Tiny" said (Registered March 5, 2008)

    February 2, 2009 @ 10:50 pm

    Good luck Ian, with whatever you do my friend.
    Thanks for the good times.
    And thanks for kicking my ass so many times.

  17. BR Fudge said

    February 3, 2009 @ 8:21 am

    We will miss your competing ,our friend!!.

  18. Anonymous said

    February 3, 2009 @ 10:27 am

    Ian has moved to Japan.
    He has wanted to live there for quite some time.

  19. the boy king said

    February 3, 2009 @ 12:44 pm

    Ian may be “turning Japanese” right now, but he doesn’t live in Japan.

  20. I said

    February 3, 2009 @ 2:01 pm

    he has moved to japan to be the japanese champion in the wloce. boone boone boone…..

  21. Rhonda Evans said

    February 3, 2009 @ 3:07 pm

    Turning Japanese? “I really think so.”

  22. anonymous said

    February 7, 2009 @ 11:30 pm

    did menchetti fall off the face of the earth or did he have a falling out with arnie chapman over an appearance fee? That should be the next poll question Oh Joey where for artthough joey the gentleman?

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