Yoshida, Sakamoto win gold at world championships

Yoshida, Sakamoto win gold at world championships

BAKU, Azerbaijan - Hitomi Sakamoto of Japan is moved into tears after defeating Ren Xueceng of China 2-0 in the final to win her third straight crown in the women's 51-kg class at the world wrestling championships in Baku on Sept. 22.

Chiharu Icho wins women's 48-kg title at worlds

Chiharu Icho wins women's 48-kg title at worlds

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Chiharu Icho (R) holds up her gold medal in the women's 48-kilogram event at the wrestling world championships in Guangzhou on Sept. 29. At left is silver medalist Ren Xueceng of China.

Chiharu Icho wins women's 48-kg title at worlds

Chiharu Icho wins women's 48-kg title at worlds

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Chiharu Icho (L) celebrates after beating defending champion Ren Xueceng of China in the final of the women's 48-kilogram title at the wrestling world championships in Guangzhou on Sept. 29.

Chiharu Icho wins women's 48-kg title at worlds

Chiharu Icho wins women's 48-kg title at worlds

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Chiharu Icho (R) holds up her gold medal in the women's 48-kilogram event at the wrestling world championships in Guangzhou on Sept. 29. At left is silver medalist Ren Xueceng of China. (Kyodo)

Chiharu Icho wins women's 48-kg title at worlds

Chiharu Icho wins women's 48-kg title at worlds

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Chiharu Icho (L) celebrates after beating defending champion Ren Xueceng of China in the final of the women's 48-kilogram title at the wrestling world championships in Guangzhou on Sept. 29. (Kyodo)

Yoshida, Sakamoto win gold at world championships

Yoshida, Sakamoto win gold at world championships

BAKU, Azerbaijan - Hitomi Sakamoto of Japan is moved into tears after defeating Ren Xueceng of China 2-0 in the final to win her third straight crown in the women's 51-kg class at the world wrestling championships in Baku on Sept. 22. (Kyodo)