With the Summer Olympics coming to Japan in two years¡¯ time, some athletes are close to being ready for it and some still need a little more time to get into top shape.
The Japan Swimming Championships, which wrapped up on Sunday, identified some of those cases.
Rikako Ikee is Japan¡¯s most rapidly improving swimmer and is unquestionably enjoying a moment right now. The 17-year-old had broken six national records, including short-course competitions, this year alone heading into the national championships.
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