Takahashi carries Japan's flag at Sydney Olympics closing ceremo

Takahashi carries Japan's flag at Sydney Olympics closing ceremo

SYDNEY, Australia - Naoko Takahashi, winner of the Olympic women's marathon, carries Japan's national flag at the Sydney Olympics closing ceremony at Stadium Australia on Oct. 1 on behalf of Japan's 267 athletes. Japan won five gold, eight silver and five bronze medals at the just-ended Sydney Games.

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