Kaori Sakamoto surged into the lead at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday, putting her on course for a fourth world title in the final competitive event of her career. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/26/more-sports/sakamoto-leads-worlds-short-program/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #kaorisakamoto #monechiba #amberglenn #worldfigureskatingchampionships
Kaori Sakamoto takes lead at worlds with emotional performance

Mone Chiba, who was fourth at the Olympics, scored 78.45 for second, while American Amber Glenn heads into Friday's free skate in third ⁠with 72.65 points.

The Japan Times