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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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Takeshi Kuroiwa / Japan News Staff Writer

Swimmer Ikee makes history by winning 6th Asian gold

Rikako Ikee shows off her gold medal after winning the women's 50-meter freestyle at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on Friday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

JAKARTA -- Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee grabbed her sixth gold medal on Friday at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, winning in the women's 50-meter freestyle.

Ikee became the first Japanese athlete to win a total of six gold medals at an Asian Games.

Later on Friday, Yasuhiro Koseki won gold in the men's 50-meter breaststroke.

Rikako Ikee shows off her gold medal after winning the women's 50-meter freestyle at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on Friday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)
Rikako Ikee reacts after winning the women's 50-meter freestyle at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on Friday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

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