SENDAI — Using eight triple jumps and superior footwork, Daisuke Takahashi won his second straight NHK Trophy title and clinched a trip to the Grand Prix Final on Sunday afternoon.
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| Daisuke Takahashi performs during his free program at the NHK Trophy at Sendai Municipal Gymnasium on Sunday. He defended his title at the tournament with a come-from-behind win. KYODO PHOTOS |
Skating before a capacity crowd at Sendai City Gymnasium, Takahashi fell on his opening quadruple toe loop, but bounced back with an impressive series of triple jumps, including an outstanding triple axel to begin a triple combination jump that had the crowd roaring.