The All Japan Short Track Skating Championships were held in Nagano Prefecture, and the women's 1000m was won by Suminori Kikuchi, who represented last year's Beijing Olympics.

Kikuchi won the triple crown in the 500m and 1500m.

On the 22nd, the last day of the tournament held in Minamimaki Village, Nagano Prefecture, the men's and women's 1000m race was held in nine laps of a 110m rink.



In the women's final, Kikuchi, who represented last year's Beijing Games, took the lead from the start, never giving up the lead, and won the race with a time of 1:30.899.



Kikuchi also won the 500m and 1500m held on the 21st, achieving the triple crown of all events in the tournament.

Kikuchi said, "The physical strength I've improved this season worked well in the 1,000 meters. Winning the triple crown gave me peace of mind, and I was able to clear my minimum goal."



On the other hand, Kazuki Yoshinaga won the men's 1000m with a time of 1:24.672.