The adjective "plucky" comes to mind....
Mainichi Online: Shizuka Arakawa Wins Gold for Japan
I'm a sucker for the underdog, and Japan's had a really rotten time of it this Olympics. So, good for her. If Japan's only going to have one medal, it may as well be a gold in an event that people actually care about. She'll no doubt come home to a hero's welcome....
I'm a sucker for the underdog, and Japan's had a really rotten time of it this Olympics. So, good for her. If Japan's only going to have one medal, it may as well be a gold in an event that people actually care about. She'll no doubt come home to a hero's welcome....