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

• Sakamoto completes first worlds three-peat since 1968
• New Jersey teenager Isabeau Levito wins silver medal
• Chock and Bates lead after season-best in rhythm dance

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.