Takahashi throws the first pitch in Japan Series

TOKYO, Japan - Naoko Takahashi, the gold medalist in the marathon at the Sydney Olympics, throws the first pitch to mark the start of the Japan Series professional baseball championship at the Tokyo Dome on Oct. 21. Central League champion Yomiuri Giants and Pacific League champion Daiei Hawks meet in the best-of-seven series.

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