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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - File photo shows overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (L) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (R) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years. The photo was taken on Oct. 23, 2005.

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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - Overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (far R) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (L) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years.

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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - Overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (far L) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (C) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years.

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Chiba sets Japanese record in women's 100-meter freestyle

Suzu Chiba (R) hugs Ayari Aoyama, who finished 3rd, after winning the final of the women's 100-meter freestyle in a Japanese record of 54.99 seconds -- the second fastest time in the world this season -- at Tokyo's Tatsumi International Swimming Center on June 13. Chiba added the two-length title to the 200-meter gold she bagged June 11 to impress in her comeback.

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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - Overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (far L) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (C) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years. (Kyodo)

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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - Overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (far R) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (L) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years. (Kyodo)

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Chiba sets Japanese record in women's 100-meter freestyle

Suzu Chiba (R) hugs Ayari Aoyama, who finished 3rd, after winning the final of the women's 100-meter freestyle in a Japanese record of 54.99 seconds -- the second fastest time in the world this season -- at Tokyo's Tatsumi International Swimming Center on June 13. Chiba added the two-length title to the 200-meter gold she bagged June 11 to impress in her comeback.