Miho Takagi Wins 1,000 Meters for 1st Individual World Title

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Miho Takagi skates in Calgary.

CALGARY, Canada — Speed skater Miho Takagi finished in 1 minute 12.83 seconds to win the women’s 1,000 meters at the world single-distance championships in Calgary, Canada, on Saturday. She earned her first individual title at the event.