Olympics: For leukaemia survivor Ikee, just swimming at the Games is a win
Ikee, 21, was diagnosed with leukaemia in February 2019 and while her treatment in hospital was far tougher than she ever imagined.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Tokyo opens 15,000-seat Olympic aquatics centre
Tokyo opened a 15,000-seat swimming venue for the Olympic Games next year on Saturday, with a swimming star diagnosed with leukaemia last year demonstrating freestyle at the ceremony.
Sat Oct 24 2020
Swimmer Rikako Ikee back in pool after leukemia treatment
The 20-year-old Ikee won six gold medals in the Asian Games two years ago in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Japan schoolgirl swimmer set to melt hearts in Rio
Rikako Ikee, who melted the hearts of a nation when she burst into tears on qualifying for the Olympics, is set to make a big splash in Rio.
Mon Jul 25 2016