James Hill Carter (born 12 February 1957) is a Scottish former competitive swimmer.

Carter qualified for three Olympics in 1972, 1976 and 1980;[1] his best result was fourth place as a member of the British men's team in the 4×100-metre medley relay in 1976.

He also won a silver medal in the 1500-metre freestyle at the 1974 European Aquatics Championships.

[10] Before that he was trained at the Ryde-Carlile Swimming Club, Putney, New South Wales, Australia.

[2][11] As seen on the Food Network television programme Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Carter now owns a diner called Meal Ticket in Berkeley, California, together with his wife Carolyn Del Gaudio.