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  • Nishiya (right) and Nakayama chatting during a break in the finals at Tokyo’s Ariake Urban Sports Park on July 26, 2021. It was later revealed that they were discussing Rascal the Raccoon, which led to renewed interest in the 1970s anime character. (© Jiji)

    Nishiya (right) and Nakayama chatting during a break in the finals at Tokyo’s Ariake Urban Sports Park on July 26, 2021. It was later revealed that they were discussing Rascal the Raccoon, which led to renewed interest in the 1970s anime character. (© Jiji)

  • Horigome (center) won the gold medal at 22 after his demonstrating his skills in the finals. Taken at Ariake Urban Sports Park, Tokyo, on July 25, 2021. (© AFP/Jiji)

    Horigome (center) won the gold medal at 22 after his demonstrating his skills in the finals. Taken at Ariake Urban Sports Park, Tokyo, on July 25, 2021. (© AFP/Jiji)

  • Okamoto, who finished fourth, despite expectations she could win. Her outstanding performance was most deeply recognized by her rivals. Taken at Ariake Urban Sports Park, Tokyo, on August 4, 2021. (© Jiji)

    Okamoto, who finished fourth, despite expectations she could win. Her outstanding performance was most deeply recognized by her rivals. Taken at Ariake Urban Sports Park, Tokyo, on August 4, 2021. (© Jiji)

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