Speed skaters Nagashima and Kato give Japan 1st Vancouver medals

Speed skaters Nagashima and Kato give Japan 1st Vancouver medals

RICHMOND, Canada - Japan's Keiichiro Nagashima reacts after completing his second and final run in the men's 500-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 15. Nagashima won the silver with an overall time of 69.98 seconds, followed by compatriot Joji Kato, who took the bronze. (Kyodo)

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