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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
Tomoaki Obitsu / Yomiuri Shimbun Sports Writer

Takagi emptied the tank in golden 7th race

Miho Takagi celebrates after winning the women's 1,000 meters on Friday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

BEIJING -- After finally reaching the top of the medal podium in her seventh race of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Miho Takagi exchanged an emotional hug with her Dutch coach Johan de Wit, who had always believed in her.

"I was able to give everything I had at the end," said Takagi after winning the women's 1,000 meters in speed skating on Thursday. "Even if I hadn't won the gold, I am happy knowing that I have no regrets from my races."

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