In 1989, the Figure Skating World Championships had a new nation as a contender for possible glory. Who was the first Japanese female skater to win the World Championships?
- None of these
- Midori Ito
- Yuka Sato
- Shizuka Arakawa
Answer
The correct answer is B) Midori Ito.
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