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Komazawa wins 4th straight Tokyo-Hakone ekiden title

TOKYO, Japan - Komazawa University anchor man Naoki Shibata smiles after hitting the tape in Tokyo's Otemachi district Jan. 3 to win his team's fourth straight overall title in the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden road relay.

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Japan's Yoshida wins women's 55 kg freestyle wrestling

INCHEON, South Korea - Saori Yoshida of Japan holds up her gold medal for the women's 55-kilogram freestyle wrestling event at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 28, 2014. Yoshida won the gold for the 4th straight Asian Games.

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Japan's Yoshida wins women's 55 kg freestyle wrestling

INCHEON, South Korea - Saori Yoshida of Japan (L) bring down Byambatseren Sundev of Mongolia in the women's 55-kilogram freestyle wrestling final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 28, 2014. Yoshida won the gold for the 4th straight Asian Games.

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Japan's Yoshida wins women's 55 kg freestyle wrestling

INCHEON, South Korea - Saori Yoshida of Japan celebrates after beating Byambatseren Sundev of Mongolia in the women's 55-kilogram freestyle wrestling final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 28, 2014. Yoshida won the gold for the 4th straight Asian Games.

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Japan's Yoshida wins women's 55 kg freestyle wrestling

INCHEON, South Korea - Saori Yoshida of Japan overpoweres Byambatseren Sundev of Mongolia in the women's 55-kilogram freestyle wrestling final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 28, 2014. Yoshida won the gold for the 4th straight Asian Games.

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Takanashi continues World Cup domination with 4th straight win

CHAIKOVSKY, Russia - Japan's Sara Takanashi waves after winning the women's ski jumping World Cup event in Chaikovsky on Jan. 3, 2014. Takanashi marked her fourth straight victory from the start of the season in the World Cup.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura celebrates at the award ceremony after becoming the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world gymnastics championships, in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura performs on the rings in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. Uchimura won gold and became the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world championships.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura performs on the rings in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. Uchimura won gold and became the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world championships.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura smiles after completing his performance on the horizontal bar in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. Uchimura won gold and became the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world championships.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura performs on the parallel bars in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. Uchimura won gold and became the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world championships.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura (C) holds his gold medal on the podium after becoming the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world gymnastics championships, in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. At left is his teammate Ryohei Kato, who took silver, and at right is Germany's Fabian Hambuechen who got bronze.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura performs in the floor exercise in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. Uchimura won gold and became the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world championships.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura holds his gold medal after becoming the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world gymnastics championships, in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura performs on the vault in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. Uchimura won gold and became the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world championships.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura (C) holds his gold medal on the podium after becoming the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world gymnastics championships, in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. At left is his teammate Ryohei Kato, who took silver, and at right is Germany's Fabian Hambuechen who got bronze.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura performs on the pommel horse in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. Uchimura won gold and became the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world championships.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura performs on the horizontal bar in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. Uchimura won gold and became the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world championships.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura performs in the floor exercise in the men's all-around final at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013. Uchimura won gold and became the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world championships.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight all-around world title

ANTWERP, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Uchimura celebrates on the podium after becoming the first gymnast in history to win four consecutive men's all-around titles at the world gymnastics championships, in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 3, 2013.

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Yankees Kuroda gets 4th straight win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 30, 2013. Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings to win his fourth straight start in the Yankees' 7-4 win.

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Yankees Kuroda gets 4th straight win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 30, 2013. Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings to win his fourth straight start in the Yankees' 7-4 win.

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Uchimura wins 4th straight national title

TOKYO, Japan - World champion Kohei Uchimura performs on the high bar during the all-Japan gymnastics championships in Tokyo on April 24, 2011. Uchimura captured his 4th straight all-around title the same day.

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Mizutani cruises to 4th straight national title

TOKYO, Japan - Jun Mizutani returns the ball to Kaii Yoshida during the men's singles final at the national table tennis championships at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Jan. 17, 2010. Mizutani beat Yosida 11-4, 12-10, 11-7, 11-8, winning his fourth straight singles title.

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Mizutani cruises to 4th straight national title

TOKYO, Japan - Jun Mizutani celebrates after winning the men's singles final of the national table tennis championships at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Jan. 17, 2010. Mizutani won his fourth straight singles title by beating Kaii Yoshida.

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Ichiro sidelined for 4th straight game

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) chats with manager Don Wakamatsu before a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 27. Ichiro, who has a calf strain, was sidelined from the game the same day, extending his layoff to four games.

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Ichiro sidelined for 4th straight game

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki smiles during batting practice at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 27. Ichiro, who has a calf strain, was sidelined from the game the same day, extending his layoff to four games.

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Mongolian grand champion Hakuho misses 4th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) is dejected after being forced out of the ring by fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Hakuho failed in his bid to secure a fourth straight title, while Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow.

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Yokozuna Hakuho on course to claim 4th straight Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Yokozuna Hakuho (R) slaps down third-ranked Takekaze, retaining a share of the lead on 6-0 alongside Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu, Estonian sekiwake Baruto and rank-and-filer Tochiozan at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16.

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan throws against the Toronto Blue Jays in their game at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 17. Matsuzaka lost his second straight start as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays.

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka walks back to the dugout after throwing against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning of their game at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 17. Matsuzaka lost his second straight start as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays.

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka walks back to the dugout after throwing against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning of their game at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 17. Matsuzaka lost his second straight start as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays.

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) talks with pitching coach John Farrell and catcher Jason Varitek on the mound in the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center on April 17. Matsuzaka lost his second straight start as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays.

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan looks downcast during a press conference at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 17 after suffering his second straight loss as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays.

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan throws against the Toronto Blue Jays in their game at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 17. Matsuzaka lost his second straight start as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays.

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan throws against the Toronto Blue Jays in their game at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 17. Matsuzaka lost his second straight start as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays.

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4th-inning nightmare hands Matsuzaka 2nd loss

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan throws against the Toronto Blue Jays in their game at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 17. Matsuzaka lost his second straight start as the Red Sox fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays.

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Norway gets 4th straight title in men's 4x10 cross country relay

SAPPORO, Japan - Norways anchor Petter Northug is held aloft by his team mates after they won the men's 4x10-kilometer cross country relay at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Sapporo, northern Japan, on March 2.

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Tokyo stocks end 2006 with 4th year of growth

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. President Taizo Nishimuro (1st L, front), Financial Services Minister Yuji Yamamoto (2nd L, front) and White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi (4th L, front) attend the traditional year-ending session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 29. Tokyo stocks ended 2006 with a fourth straight year of growth.

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Japan wins 4th straight title in men's 4x100 medley relay

DOHA, Qatar - Kosuke Kitajima, Daisuke Hosokawa Takashi Yamamoto and Junichi Miyashita (L to R) show off their medals after the quartet brought Japan its straight swimming relay title in the Asian Games on Dec. 7.

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All regions see recovery in July-September for 4th straight qtr

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Koji Omi (standing) addresses a meeting of ministry regional bureau chiefs at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 24.

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Asashoryu wins 4th straight at Nagoya tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian Yokozuna Asashoryu (back) sends winless top-ranked maegashira Kotoshogiku rolling down on the sandy surface by unleashing a powerful belt-grip throw with his injured right arm at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 12.

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Hakuho gets 4th straight win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake returnee Hakuho (L) extended his winning streak to four with an easy win over winless komusubi Tamanoshima, who was dragged down onto the dirt by the Mongolian's powerful arm-lock technique at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 11.

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Sorenstam wins 4th straight crown at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam smiles with her cup in hands after winning her fourth straight title at the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. The world No. 1 Swede, who had scores of 13-under, 15-under and 24-under in the past three years at Seta Golf Course, finished the week at 22-under 194 and joined Laura Davies of England as the only players to have won the same U.S. LPGA tournament four years in a row.

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Ichiro collects 4th straight Gold Glove Award

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (in file photo dated Oct. 3, 2004), who broke an 84-year-old major league record for most hits in a season, was awarded the Gold Glove Award for the fourth straight year as the 2004 American League winners were announced on Nov. 2. En route to replacing George Sisler on the all-time hits list with 262, Ichiro made just two errors in 387 total chances, and equaled the single-season high in outfield assists with 12. (MLB)

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Ichiro has 4th straight multi-hit game in Seattle loss

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first after hitting an infield single in the fourth inning April 13 against the Anaheim Angels in Anaheim, California. Ichiro went 2-for-5, extending his multi-hit streak to four games, but the Mariners lost 7-5 to the Angels. (MLB)

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Musashimaru wins 4th straight in Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) pushes No. 2 maegashira Hokutoriki out of the ring to mark his fourth straight win in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 13.

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Inamoto's Fulham crash to 4th straight defeat

BIRMINGHAM, England - Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto (R), coming on as second-half substitute, vies for the ball in a match against Aston Villa on Nov. 9. He could do little to stop Fulham from going down 3-1 for their fourth straight defeat in the English premier league.

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Latvian Kiksis takes 4th straight in int'l keirin series

MAEBASHI, Japan - Ainars Kiksis of Latvia throws up arms in joy after winning his fourth straight race in as many events in the seven-leg international keirin series on Maebashi velodrome track in Gunma Prefecture on April 25.

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Japan wins 4th straight in Japan-U.S. baseball series

Members of Japan's collegiate all-star baseball team congratulate themselves on June 27 after winning their fourth straight in the five-game Japan-U.S. collegiate baseball series 8-5 in Aomori Prefecture.