In a stunning display of grace and skill, Japan's Kaori Sakamoto has etched her name in figure skating history by securing a three-peat at the World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal.
Sakamoto's remarkable performance this Friday saw her score a total of 222.96, ensuring an undefeated season following her triumph at the ISU Grand Prix Final and the Japanese National Championships last December.
The podium was graced by 17-year-old Isabeau Levito from the United States, who clinched her first senior world medal, and South Korea's Kim Chae-yeon, competing in her second World Championships. Belgium's Loena Hendrickx, who led the short program on Wednesday, unfortunately stumbled to finish in fourth place.
Kaori Sakamoto's achievement marks the first three-peat in women's figure skating since American Peggy Fleming accomplished the feat in 1968, showcasing a legacy of excellence that continues to inspire young skaters around the globe.
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Sakamoto claims three-peat in World Figure Skating Championships
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