Career
His best Olympic result was finishing in 14th place at the 1976 Summer Olympics, throwing 68.52 metres. A former schoolteacher, Dickenson worked in local government and the private sector before starting with British Broadcasting Corporation television He has commentated on every Olympic Games Winter and Summer since 1992.
Best known for his commentary work on athletics he has also worked on Basketball, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Canoe Slalom, Yachting, Bobsleigh, Skeleton, Luge, Cross Country Skiing, Speed Skating and Ski Jumping.
He has also commentated on The Lord Mayors Show, Blue Peter, Comic/Sport Relief, World"s Strongest Manitoba and Superstars.