Japan's women claim gold treble at wrestling world championships

Japan's women claim gold treble at wrestling world championships

BUDAPEST, Hungary - Japan's Ayako Shoda (L), Saori Yoshida (C) and Kaori Icho hold up their gold medals at the world wrestling championships in Budapest on Sept. 29. Shoda won in the women's 59-kg division, Yoshida claimed the 55-kg title and Icho captured the 63-kg class gold.

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