Nathan Adrian, five-time Olympic champion swimmer, diagnosed with testicular cancer, hopeful of competing in Tokyo Games
Adrian has appeared in three Olympics, in 2008, 2012 and 2016, winning eight medals in total. He has also won 11 world championship medals throughout his career.
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Nathan Adrian said on Thursday that he has testicular cancer but is confident of recovery and wants to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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The 2012 100m freestyle gold medallist said he expects to be back soon.
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Adrian has appeared in three Olympics, in 2008, 2012 and 2016, winning eight medals in total.
Five-time Olympic champion swimmer Nathan Adrian said on Thursday that he has testicular cancer but is confident of recovery and wants to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
In a statement on Twitter, the 30-year-old 2012 100m freestyle gold medallist said he expects to be back swimming within "weeks" after starting treatment.
— Nathan Adrian (@Nathangadrian) January 24, 2019
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Adrian, who also has four Olympic gold medals as a member of US relay teams, said his illness had been diagnosed early.
"We caught it early, I have already started treatment and the prognosis is good," Adrian wrote. "I will be back in the water in a few short weeks with my sights fully set on Tokyo."
Adrian has appeared in three Olympics, in 2008, 2012 and 2016, winning eight medals in total. He has also won 11 world championship medals throughout his career.
Adrian meanwhile used news of his illness to encourage men to seek regular check-ups for their health.
"I've realised that too often we tend to avoid these important topics, ignore potential warning signs, and put off getting medical help we need," Adrian wrote.
"I am keeping a positive attitude as cases such as mine are curable."
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