Ranked among the elite by the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters, Hickman has the charm good looks and personality to draw the attention of themedia and jealous boyfriends everywhere he goes. "The Invader" is a 2005 University of Kentucky graduate who now makes his home in Sterling Virginia. Ian is the current National Spoon Bread, World Fried Zucchini, National Potato Latke and World Elvis Sandwich & Whoopie Pie, Pierogie, Frozen Custard and SE Pulled Pork Sandwich Eating Champion. Ian is also recognized as the World Record Holder for the Ice Cream Sundae when he faced off and defeated four of his friends and consumed 8lbs of Ice Cream and toppings in under 9:00 minutes! (Ben & Jerry's Vermonster).

Ian has a well earned reputation from family and friends as "The Bottomless Pit," a name and reputation he has earned early in childhood and continues until this day. While attending the University of Kentucky, Ian would invade buffets and other eateries and soon developed the reputation as the "Invader" and became an unwanted guest at several buffets and steak houses in and around the Lexington Kentucky area. When Ian invades a buffet, he does so with the mindset; "I am your worst nightmare and I am here to put you out of business." Rumor has it, that local food establishments signed a petition requesting that the "Invader" be banned from their eating establishments.

Although single, when asked who his dream-girl is he simply responds; "not sure...but it would be great if she was a waitress". Some of the Invaders many restaurant conquestswhile attending college include 19 Skyline chili/cheese dogs in 30 minutes, 33 Dart hamburgers in 45 minutes, 117 Hooter's wings in one sitting, 335 Red Lobster shrimp in 1 hour, 22 Taco Johns tacos in one sitting, a 64oz Reno's Big Bubba Steak in 19 minutes. Also, since joining the ranks among america's best, Hickman has eaten a 76 oz steak in 17 minutes and also devoured a 7.5lb steak in 58 Minutes!

Ian who has surfer-boy good looks is unquestionably the "Heart Throb" of Competitive Eating and is also known by the adoring female fans as the "Hunk of Hunger". Very early in Ian's competitive eating career he was a featured Eater in a MTV production about competitive eating and has continued to perk the interest of the media.

Ian "The Invader" Hickman According to the Stars:

Sun Sign: Aries (awesome sign for sports and competition; Rising Sign: Pisces (Good sign for Entertainer; Lunar/Mon Sign: Libra

When the crack team of Astrologers from AICE looked at Hickman's planetary eating potential their reaction was a cosmic "wow." Ian's stomach prowess and love for competition and sports were very strong and obvious astro traits. Ian's astrological blue print is full of strong and obvious indicators for Competitive Eating.

A. Personality:

Ian's desire for sports and competition is strongly impacted by his sun sign Aries (Perhaps the most competitive and sports minded sign inn the zodiac). In Hickman’s Astro profile, the planet that rules Aries, Mars is also stationed in Aries which adds even greater intensity and fuels a strong desire for competition and physical expression. Ian's rising sign of Pisces not only explains his easy going exterior, love of fashion, but also hides an intense and competitive spirit and inner Aries nature that is also fueled by some action packed planetary Oppositions. Ian has earned a reputation for great sportsmanship and class among other Eaters. These are the qualities that are brokered when the Aries influence makes its way through the lens of Pisces. Ian's inner fighting spirit is well masked by the cloudy subdued nature of Pisces. However, the Pisces penchant for creativity, acting and showmanship is realized through his iinvolvement in competitive eating while also allowing for an expression and outlet of if his intense Aries nature. “The Invader’s” regular regime of Physical fitness is another constructive channel that Hickman utilizes to let out his intense Aries Energy. Even if Hickman hangs up the spoon one day, his involvement in sports & competition is likely to be a life time pursuit.

B. Physical Assets

In terms of physical assets Ian showed had many outstanding indicators of having a “Champion Stomach.” Ian's 4th House (The house that governs the stomach) is empty which means that his stomach is not obstructed and/or disrupted by other planetary influences. With the cusp of his 4th House making an exact square to Pluto there is a strong dimension of power especially as it relates to “Things Hidden” such as the consumption of food.

Other notes: Its likely Ian will meet his next spouse and/or girlfriend through his competitive eating experiences.