At its heart, Medalist is a Japanese sports manga written and illustrated by Tsurumaikada. Serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon magazine since May 2020, the series has become a modern classic, quickly winning the Next Manga Award in 2022 and the 68th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category.

While platforms like Welovemanga and Nicomanga are a valuable resource for many fans, it is essential to understand their nature. These sites exist in a legal gray area as they are unofficial. They scan and upload manga that is the intellectual property of publishers like Kodansha without authorization. Users who prefer to support the creators have several excellent official alternatives:

Titled "The Ahiru Child," this specific chapter delivers a heartbreaking yet masterful look into the intense competitive pressure faced by young athletes.