Leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee defies odds by securing Olympics berth
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Japanese swimming star Rikako Ikee defied the odds and secured an Olympics berth after the leukemia survivor won the women's 100-meter butterfly at the national championships on Sunday, less than eight months after she returned to competition.
Ikee pumped her fist and received a hug from her competitor in the next lane after finishing in 57.77 seconds, qualifying her for the 4x100-meter medley relay at this summer's Games. She then broke into tears and took some time to exit the water having become overcome with emotion at her accomplishment.More Related News