Miho Takagi Secures Historic 10th Olympic Medal in Women’s Team Pursuit

Milan, Italy – Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi achieved a milestone on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, winning a bronze medal in the women’s team pursuit at the Milano Cortina Olympics. This victory marks Takagi’s 10th Olympic medal, a historic achievement for the athlete and Japanese speed skating.

Japan Claims Bronze, Canada Wins Gold

Takagi, alongside teammates Ayano Sato and Hana Noake, secured the bronze medal by outpacing the United States team in the bronze-medal match. The Japanese team finished with a time of 2 minutes, and 58.50 seconds, 3.5 seconds ahead of their U.S. Counterparts. In the gold-medal final, Canada defeated the Netherlands to claim the top spot on the podium.

Takagi’s Olympic Journey

Miho Takagi has consistently demonstrated excellence throughout her Olympic career, having previously won a bronze medal in the women’s 500 meters on February 15, 2026 [Mainichi Japan] and a bronze medal in the women’s 1,000 meters on February 10, 2026. [Yomiuri Shimbun]. The 31-year-old skater has now earned medals in three consecutive Olympic Games, accumulating a total of ten Olympic medals throughout her career. [Olympics.com]

Looking Ahead

Takagi’s continued success at the Milano Cortina Olympics underscores her dedication and skill. As she continues to compete, she remains a strong contender for further medals and a leading figure in the world of speed skating.