Sumire Kikuchi, who participated in the Beijing Olympics skating and short track women's 500-meter qualifying, finished third out of four in the seven qualifying groups.
In addition to the top two players in each group advancing to the quarterfinals, the top four players can also advance in the time of the third player.
Kikuchi was in the top four and advanced to the quarter-finals, where 20 players are competing.
Kikuchi "First of all, I was relieved"
Kikuchi said, "I was relieved at first. I knew that the two people who preceded me were fast, so I thought I'd try to catch up. I'm glad I got my best time. I'll do my best because there is also a mixed relay after this." Was.