Sakamoto three-peats at figure skating worlds as US teen Levito takes silver | Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is the first women’s figure skater to three-peat as world champion since American Peggy Fleming from 1966 to 1968.Sakamoto captured gold again Friday at the Bell Centre, climbing from fourth place after the short program to the top of the podium with a near-flawless performance.The 23-year-old led the pack by more than 10 points in the free program to finish with 222.96 points and earn a standing ovation from the 6,000 fans on hand.Isabeau Levito of the United States – a 2022 world junior champion – claimed silver (212.16) for her first medal at a senior…