Sakamoto Triumphs with Historic Third Consecutive World Title

Kaori Sakamoto becomes the first woman in 56 years to win three straight world figure skating championships, showcasing a near-flawless performance in Montreal.

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan clinches her third consecutive world figure skating championship, a feat not achieved since Peggy Fleming in 1968.
Isabeau Levito of the United States secures the silver medal, marking her first senior world championship medal at the age of 17.
South Korea's Chaeyeon Kim earns bronze, her first world championship medal, highlighting a strong showing by young skaters.
Despite leading after the short program, Belgium's Loena Hendrickx falls to fourth place following errors in her free skate.
Sexual assault allegations against Canadian-Danish ice dancer Nikolaj Soerensen cast a shadow over the competition, with the case now in the hands of Canada's Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner.

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