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2010
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Japanese skater claims tenth World Cup win
Japan's leading speed skater has won another title at the World Cup.
Joji Kato finished ahead of fellow countryman Keiichiro Nagashima in the men's 500 metre race at the World Cup Obihiro event.
It is the third win for the skater this season and the tenth of his career at the distance. The win also makes up for his disappointing performance in Saturday's race, reports the Japan Times.
"I spent three weeks to prepare for this event, so in my mind there was no reason for me not to win," said Kato, who won a bronze medal at the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
"Today I felt well. I think that's the main factor for my win," he added.
The female competition was won by Korea's Sang-Hwa Lee, followed by Jing Yu for China and German Jenny Wolf.
Written by Susan Ballion
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Joji Kato finished ahead of fellow countryman Keiichiro Nagashima in the men's 500 metre race at the World Cup Obihiro event.
It is the third win for the skater this season and the tenth of his career at the distance. The win also makes up for his disappointing performance in Saturday's race, reports the Japan Times.
"I spent three weeks to prepare for this event, so in my mind there was no reason for me not to win," said Kato, who won a bronze medal at the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
"Today I felt well. I think that's the main factor for my win," he added.
The female competition was won by Korea's Sang-Hwa Lee, followed by Jing Yu for China and German Jenny Wolf.
Written by Susan Ballion
Related news stories:
Japan to host the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (14th February 2012)
Homare Sawa wins the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year (10th January 2012)
Japan 2011 World Club Cup a success as Barcelona crowned champions (19th December 2011)
Japan bids to host Rugby World Cup (8th May 2009)
Japan announces bid for FIFA World Cup (13th October 2009)
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