Japan reaches semifinals in women's speed skating

Japan reaches semifinals in women's speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Japan's 15-year-old Miho Takagi (L) hands teammate Masako Hozumi a pair of gloves, after Japan won the women's speed skating team pursuit match against South Korea at the Vancouver Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Canada on Feb. 26, 2010. Takagi did not compete in the race but will be a backup skater for the team during the semifinals on Feb. 27. (Kyodo)

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