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Japanese swimmer Ikee Rikako opens up about mental health

Original: “You can’t force yourself to bounce back”: Japanese swimmer Ikee Rikako shares her approach to mental health

Japanese swimmer Ikee Rikako has spoken publicly about her mental health, saying that recovery cannot be forced and that bouncing back takes time on its own terms. She shared her personal approach to coping and wellbeing, drawing attention to the psychological pressures faced by elite athletes competing at the highest level.

Why now: Her candid comments on mental health resonate amid growing attention to athlete wellbeing in elite sport.

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