Competitive swimmer Rikako Ikee has revealed her training for the Olympic qualifying competition for the Paris Olympics, which begins on the 17th of this month, saying, ``Of course I plan to go to the Paris Olympics, and I want to aim even higher.'' He expressed his enthusiasm.
Ikee has been making preparations in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture since the 8th, in preparation for the competition that will serve as the representative selection meeting for the Paris Olympics, which will be held from the 17th of this month.
On the 9th, the practice was shown to the press, and the participants spent about two hours making adjustments, swimming in the 25-meter short channel pool while checking videos of their specialty, the butterfly and freestyle, and practicing diving. I did.
Ikee moved to Australia last fall and has been training with a leading local coach.
Regarding his training in Australia, Ikee said, ``I went to Australia thinking that I wanted to get stronger again, faster, and aim to be the best in the world.I received detailed advice about the start, and my time for the first 15 meters improved significantly. , I was able to build up my body through weight training.I practice with an eye on how easy and fast I can swim.''
Looking ahead to the national selection competition, which will see him compete in three consecutive Olympics, he said, ``I'm in really good shape, so I hope I can make good adjustments.Of course I'm planning to go to the Paris Olympics, but I'm training to go even further.'' "I'm nervous, but excited," he said with enthusiasm.