Olympics / Summer Olympics / Swimming May 8, 2021
Japanese swimming star Rikako Ikee answers anti-Olympic messages
"Even if you want me to oppose (holding the Olympics), nothing I say will change anything," she said.
Sumo Apr 20, 2021
Re-promoted Terunofuji, inspired by Rikako Ikee and Hideki Matsuyama, eyes yokozuna rank
The ozeki cited the Olympic-bound swimmer and Masters-winning golfer as examples he wishes to follow as he attempts to cap off his dramatic comeback story with sumo's highest honor.
Swimming Apr 18, 2021
Rikako Ikee vows to provide big performance at Tokyo Olympics
Swimming star Rikako Ikee vowed Saturday to make her presence felt at the Tokyo Olympics this summer after she dramatically earned her spot on Japan's team this month as she continues her recovery from leukemia. The 20-year-old, diagnosed with the disease in February 2019, stunned ...
More Sports / Swimming Apr 15, 2021
Rikako Ikee's already exhilarating comeback from leukemia just getting started
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The return of the nation's swimming queen has been one of the biggest feel-good stories in Japanese sports this year.
Summer Olympics Apr 14, 2021
Gracenote Sports expects the host nation to improve as much as 40% over its performances at the Rio Games, with swimming and judo considered the most likely to add golds.
Olympics / Summer Olympics / Swimming Apr 12, 2021
Japan names swimming team for Tokyo Olympics
by Kaz Nagatsuka
While the squad features a number of fresh faces, there are also veterans who have already achieved global success, such as Daiya Seto, Kosuke Hagino and Ryosuke Irie.
Swimming Apr 11, 2021
Just over two years after her leukemia diagnosis, the star swimmer is now poised to become a symbol of hope for Japan after qualifying for several relay events at the games.
Swimming Apr 10, 2021
Rikako Ikee claims two more titles but misses individual Olympic spot
Ikee, who only resumed training in March last year after being diagnosed with cancer in February 2019, won both the 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle at the national championships.
More Sports / Swimming Apr 8, 2021
Ikee earns Olympic berth in 4x100 freestyle relay with latest win
Ikee won in 53.98 seconds and has now qualified for two Olympic events. Her 100 butterfly victory on Sunday at Tokyo Aquatics Centre earned her a place on Japan's 4x100 medley relay team.
More Sports / Swimming Apr 5, 2021
Rikako Ikee adds Tokyo Olympic berth to emotional comeback story
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The 20-year-old swimming star, who is recovering from leukemia, punched her ticket to the games by winning the 100-meter butterfly final at the national championships on Sunday.
Olympics / Swimming / Summer Olympics / Swimming Apr 5, 2021
IOC chief Bach and ex-PM Abe tweet congratulations to Rikako Ikee
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday sent congratulatory tweets to swimmer Rikako Ikee after the leukemia survivor qualified for this summer's Tokyo Olympics. After fans flooded social media to celebrate Ikee's achievement of making herself eligible for ...
Swimming Apr 4, 2021
The 20-year-old has tentatively qualified for the medley relay at the Tokyo Games after winning the women's 100-meter butterfly final at the ongoing national championships.