Ikee Thanks Swimming Community And Says “I Will Definitely Come Back”
After her shocking leukemia diagnosis announcement, 18-year-old Asian Games MVP Rikako Ikee posted a follow-up message on social media thanking the swimming community for their kind words and reassurance.
Pan Pacific Champion Rikako Ikee Diagnosed With Leukemia
Japanese superstar and Tokyo 2020 medal hope Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia
La superstar japonaise Rikako Ikee atteinte de leucémie
Rikako Ikee a annoncé mardi sur son compte Twitter qu’elle souffrait de leucémie.
Head Coach Hirai, JPN Swimmers Hagino & Koseki React To Ikee Diagnosis
The entire swimming community was shocked to learn that Japanese swimming superstar Rikako Ikee has been diagnosed with leukemia, just months after becoming the first-ever Asian Games MVP.
La japonesa Rikako Ikee, de 18 años, diagnosticada de leucemia
La superestrella japonesa Rikako Ikee, ganadora de 6 oros en los recientes Juegos Asiáticos, ha anunciado hoy en sus redes sociales que sufre leucemia, una forma de cáncer en la sangre.
Rikako Ikee Named Japan’s ‘Swimmer Of The Year’ for 2018
Recognizing its elite athletes for performances throughout the 2018 season, the Japanese Swimming Federation bestowed is top prize of Swimmer of the Year to teenage powerhouse Rikako Ikee.
Ikee, Hasegawa, Coleman & Thomas Headed To Michael Bohl Temporarily
A temporary, yet powerful training collaboration is about to go down at Griffith University later this week under storied Aussie coach Michael Bohl.
Seto & Ikee Waste No Time Getting 2019 Racing Underway
Two Japanese powerhouse athletes wasted no time getting some in-season racing under their belts, as both newly-minted World Record holder Daiya Seto and last year’s Asian Games MVP Rikako Ikee took to domestic pools.
SwimSwam’s Official 2018 Swammy Award Index
This month, we’re recounting the top performers and performances of the year 2018. Keep track of all of our Swammy Award winners here, with links out to full Swammy Award stories and honorable mentions.
2018 Swammy Awards: World Female Swimmer of the Year Katie Ledecky
Often a victim of sky-high expectations set by her historic track record, Ledecky had arguably her quietest year since bursting onto the international scene in 2012, and she’s still the world’s top female swimmer.
Australia or Japan: Which Was Better in 2018?
If you want to create a list of the best swimming nations last year, the top spot is easy: the…
2018 Swammy Awards: Rikako Ikee, Female Asian Swimmer Of The Year
18-year-old Rikako Ikee has had her best year of swimming yet, earning her the Swammy Award for Female Asian Swimmer of the Year.
Lausanne Day 2: Ruck & Sanchez Each Top Hosszu
Taylor Ruck of Canada got her hand on the wall first in the women’s 100m back final in Lausanne, relegating Hungarian Katinka Hosszu to silver.
2018 Swammy Awards: World Jr Female Swimmer of the Year Taylor Ruck
This year, among many incredible female junior swimmers, Canadian Taylor Ruck has stood above the rest.
Watch Rikako Ikee Throw Down 57.76 Practice 100 Fly At High Altitude
Japanese Olympian, Pan Pacs champion and 2018 Asian Games MVP Rikako Ikee of Japan took things to a new level while training at altitude.