Tonoike exults in first World Cup victory

Tonoike exults in first World Cup victory

NAGANO, Japan - Aki Tonoike waves to fans and supporters in the stands at the M-Wave indoor ice arena on Dec. 17 after notching her first speed skating World Cup victory with a time of 1:17.07 in the women's 1,000 meters. Reigning world champion Monique Garbrecht-Endfeldt of Germany was second and compatriot Eriko Sammiya third.

Sammiya wins women's 1,000m at speed skating World Cup meet

Sammiya wins women's 1,000m at speed skating World Cup meet

NAGANO, Japan - Eriko Sammiya (C) emerges as a double medalist Dec. 16 and snares her second World Cup gold medal in six days in the 1,000 meters while also taking silver in the 500. Sammiya edged reigning world champion Monique Garbrecht-Endfeldt (L) of Germany. Japanese compatriot Aki Tonoike finished third.

Tonoike exults in first World Cup victory

Tonoike exults in first World Cup victory

NAGANO, Japan - Aki Tonoike waves to fans and supporters in the stands at the M-Wave indoor ice arena on Dec. 17 after notching her first speed skating World Cup victory with a time of 1:17.07 in the women's 1,000 meters. Reigning world champion Monique Garbrecht-Endfeldt of Germany was second and compatriot Eriko Sammiya third.

Sammiya wins women's 1,000m at speed skating World Cup meet

Sammiya wins women's 1,000m at speed skating World Cup meet

NAGANO, Japan - Eriko Sammiya (C) emerges as a double medalist Dec. 16 and snares her second World Cup gold medal in six days in the 1,000 meters while also taking silver in the 500. Sammiya edged reigning world champion Monique Garbrecht-Endfeldt (L) of Germany. Japanese compatriot Aki Tonoike finished third.