Takahashi smiles ahead of carrying Japan's flag

Takahashi smiles ahead of carrying Japan's flag

SYDNEY, Australia - Naoko Takahashi, winner of the Olympic women's marathon, smiles before she carries Japan's national flag at the Sydney Olympics closing ceremony at Stadium Australia on Oct. 1. Takahashi carried the flag on behalf of Japan's 267 athletes. Takahashi won the women's marathon on Sept. 24 in what the Australian track coach called ''the greatest run ever -- man or woman.''

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