(1)Shinya edges LeMay-Doan to win women's 500

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Shihomi Shinya waves at the audience after crossing the finish line in the women's 500 meters at M-Wave ice arena in Nagano on Dec. 7. Shinya edged world record holder Catriona LeMay-Doan of Canada by just 0.01 to win the gold in 38.60 seconds. (Kyodo)

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