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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