Speed skater Miho Takagi secured a bronze medal in the women’s 500m event on February 15, 2026, adding to her impressive Olympic medal count. This marks her second medal of the current competition and brings her total to nine, a new record for a Japanese woman in Olympic speed skating.
Takagi expressed her joy, stating, “I’m just honestly happy to have been able to win a medal.”
The athlete reportedly felt a surge of momentum leading up to the race, noting, “I thought a flow was coming,” and competed in the fourth and outermost lane, a circumstance she described as a fortunate coincidence, recalling a similar situation in Beijing where she also won a silver medal.
This achievement highlights Takagi’s consistent performance and contribution to Japanese Olympic history. The continued success of athletes like Takagi underscores the importance of dedication and training in achieving peak athletic performance and can inspire broader participation in sports and physical activity.
The medal win was confirmed by multiple news outlets, including NHK News and Yahoo! News.
