✨ In an electrifying performance that had fans on the edge of their seats, Japan's Kaori Sakamoto has made figure skating history! 🏆 On Friday, she became the first woman since American legend Peggy Fleming in 1968 to clinch a three-peat at the World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal. 🇨🇦
Sakamoto, 22, dazzled the audience and judges alike, earning a total score of 222.96. 🔥 This victory caps off an incredible undefeated season for her, following triumphs at the ISU Grand Prix Final and the Japanese National Championships in December last year. Talk about a hat-trick! 🎩🎯
Behind Sakamoto, the competition was fierce among the rising stars of the skating world. 🌟 Seventeen-year-old Isabeau Levito from the U.S. 🇺🇸 showcased her grace and talent, claiming her first senior world medal. Joining her on the podium was South Korea's 🇰🇷 Kim Chae-yeon, also 17, who impressed everyone in just her second World Championships appearance. 🌠 These young athletes are definitely ones to watch!
Belgium's Loena Hendrickx 🇧🇪, who had led after the short program on Wednesday, faced some challenges in her free skate and slipped to fourth place. It's a reminder that in the world of figure skating, anything can happen! ⛸️⏳
With this historic win, Sakamoto not only cements her legacy but also inspires a new generation of skaters around the globe. 🌍💖 Who else is excited to see what these incredible athletes will achieve next? 🙌✨
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Sakamoto claims three-peat in World Figure Skating Championships
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