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MAO ASADA

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Dec 22, 2010
Mao facing intense pressure at nationals
On a crisp morning last week Mao Asada tore off triple jumps one after another during a practice at the Shin-Yokohama Skate Center. It looked like business as usual for the two-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist.
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Oct 22, 2010
Mao starts bid for third world title at NHK Trophy
NAGOYA — Mao Asada begins her quest for a third world title when she takes the ice at the Grand Prix season-opening NHK Trophy on Friday night in her native Nagoya.
Japan Times
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Apr 28, 2010
Mao's magnetism resonates on a global scale
Ever think you had a fairly good idea of the popularity of a public figure only to be completely blown away when you truly found out?
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Mar 10, 2010
What now for Mao?
What a show it was.
Japan Times
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Jan 13, 2010
Mao's change in strategy not part of the grand plan
While not giving in to those cal-ling for a coaching change, Mao Asada's decision at last month's Japan nationals to cut the number of triple axels she attempted in her free skate from two to one was significant.
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Dec 28, 2009
Mao wins nationals
KADOMA, Osaka Pref. — Mao Asada won the women's Japan Figure Skating National Championships on Sunday to secure a place in the Vancouver Olympic team.
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Dec 27, 2009
Asada holds top spot at nationals
KADOMA, Osaka Pref. — Mao Asada posted the top score in the women's short program at the Japan Figure Skating National Championships on Saturday, strengthening her chances of securing a spot in the Vancouver Olympics.
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Dec 24, 2009
Mao looks for 4th straight Japan title after long break
With the Vancouver Olympics only 50 days away, Mao Asada will take the ice on Saturday in Osaka looking for redemption at the Japan nationals, having not skated competitively for two months.
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Nov 25, 2009
Mao, JSF appear content to retain present course
As the sand continues through the hourglass and the days until the Vancouver Olympics dwindle, Mao Asada's chances at the gold medal seem to continue to dissipate.
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Oct 14, 2009
Mao faces early test against Kim in Grand Prix opener
Coming off an uneven performance at the Japan Open, Mao Asada will get an early test as she begins her Grand Prix season on Friday at the Trophee Eric Bompard in Paris, where world champion Kim Yu Na will be waiting.
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Apr 5, 2009
Time for Mao to consider Morozov
She could have taken the easy way out, played it safe, and walked away with another medal at the world championships.
Japan Times
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Mar 25, 2009
Mao, Kim set for next chapter in Japan-S. Korea rivalry
For the second time in the same week, Japan and South Korea could be looking at a showdown for athletic supremacy in Los Angeles.
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Jan 11, 2009
Mao's poise under pressure proved decisive in 2008
Mao Asada capped off an incredible year by rallying for her third straight national title in Nagano on Dec. 27.

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