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Hechima Wins Gold in Japan's Capybara Watermelon Eating Contest

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Shinnosuke Oka wins gold

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Shinnosuke Oka Wins Third Gold at Paris Olympics in Bizarre High Bar Final

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Japanese Social Media Users Claim Olympic Team Judo Selection Was Rigged

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Japan Becomes First Non-European Nation To Win Men's Team Foil Gold

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Shinnosuke Oka wins gold

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Shinnosuke Oka Wins Surprise All-Around Gymnastics Gold at Paris Olympics

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