Miho Takagi (speed skater)

Miho Takagi (高木 美帆, Takagi Miho, born May 22, 1994) is a Japanese speed skater. She is considered one of the most decorated and versatile speed skaters of her generation.

Takagi has competed in multiple Winter Olympic Games, earning several medals. She debuted at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics at the age of 15, becoming the youngest Japanese speed skater to compete at the Olympics. She has since competed in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, and the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Her Olympic medal haul includes gold in the team pursuit (Pyeongchang 2018 and Beijing 2022), silver in the 1500m (Pyeongchang 2018 and Beijing 2022), bronze in the 1000m (Pyeongchang 2018), and silver in the 500m (Beijing 2022).

Takagi has also achieved success at the World Championships, winning medals in individual distances and the team pursuit. She is known for her strong all-around abilities and her ability to excel in various distances, from the 500m to the 5000m. She has also set world records in the 1500m and team pursuit events.

Beyond her athletic achievements, Takagi is known for her dedication and sportsmanship. She is a prominent figure in Japanese speed skating and has contributed significantly to the sport's popularity in Japan.