Sakamoto leads Japanese women's sweep at Skate Canada

Kaori Sakamoto won the women's title at Skate Canada on Saturday, leading a Japanese sweep of the podium.

Sakamoto, 22, landed seven triple jumps in her free skate to finish with a total score of 221.49 points. She won by a margin of more than 10 points over her nearest rival, Mai Mihara.

Mihara, 23, finished second with a score of 210.34 points. She landed six triple jumps in her free skate, but made a few mistakes on her landings.

Rino Matsuike, 18, rounded out the Japanese podium with a score of 206.02 points. She landed five triple jumps in her free skate, but also made a few mistakes.

The Japanese women's sweep at Skate Canada was a historic moment for the country.

It was the first time that Japanese women had swept the podium at a Grand Prix event. The victory also marked the first time that Sakamoto had won a Grand Prix event.

Sakamoto's victory was particularly impressive because she had to overcome a number of challenges in the lead-up to the competition.

She had been struggling with a back injury in the months leading up to Skate Canada. She also had to deal with the pressure of being the defending champion at the event.

Despite these challenges, Sakamoto was able to deliver a strong performance at Skate Canada and win the gold medal.

Her victory was a testament to her hard work and dedication. It also showed that she is one of the top female skaters in the world.

Sakamoto's victory at Skate Canada was a great start to the season for the Japanese women's team. They will be looking to continue their success at the NHK Trophy in Japan.