Takeuchi, Meschik end 1st runs in giant slalom semis

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese snowboarder Tomoka Takeuchi (R) reaches out to shake hands with opponent Ina Meschik of Austria after their first runs in the women's parallel giant slalom semifinals at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 19, 2014. Takeuchi took a lead over Meschik.