After Illness, Ikee Rikako Reasserts her Dominance in Dramatic Return to Swimming

Ikee Rikako leads the final of the 100-meter butterfly at the national championships on April 4, 2021. (© Jiji)

A 16-year-old Ikee waves to the stand following her fifth-place performance in the 100-meter butterfly on August 7, 2016, at the Rio Olympics. (© Jiji)

Ikee pumps her fist after winning the 100-meter butterfly at the national championships on April 4, 2021. (© Jiji)

Adding a win in the 50-meter freestyle, Ikee celebrates her fourth title at the national championships on April 10, 2021. (© Jiji)