NAGANO – Satoko Miyahara captured her first major crown in the senior ranks with a clutch performance in the free skate at the All-Japan Championships at Big Hat on Sunday night.
The 16-year-old Kyoto native trailed Rika Hongo by just over two points following Saturday’s short program, but put on an outstanding display of technique and grace under incredible pressure win the national title.
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