Spring -2005

                                                                        Ian “The Invader” Hickman

A rising star in competitive Eating, Ian recently graduated from the University of Kentucky where he majored in Journalism. Known by family and friends as “The Bottomless Pit” he has made a name for himself in the many local buffets and steak houses in Lexington Kentucky.

Ian’s goal is to become an Elite Eater and he looks forward to the day when he can stand side by side with the great ones. When Ian invades a buffet, he does so with the mind set; “I am your worst nightmare and I am here to put you out of business.”. Rumor has it that local food eateries have signed a petition requesting that the “Invader” be banished from their eating establishments.

Although single, when asked who is his ideal woman he simply responds; “not sure….but it would be great if she was a waitress”. Some of the Invaders many conquests include 19 Skyline chili/cheese dogs in 30 minutes, 33 Dairyette hamburgers in 45 minutes, 117 Hooter's wings in one sitting, 220 Red Lobster shrimp in 1 hour, 22 Taco Johns tacos in one sitting a 64oz Reno's Big Bubba Steak in 19 minutes.

The Ian's next invasion on June 25th at the Indiana Spice Fest {Ian took 3rd in the Chicken Wing eating competition and 4th in Corn on the Cob}

Welcome to the club, Ian!

Congrats to Ian on making the AICE rankings coming in at #22