Japanese skaters Miki Ando (R) and Mao Asada (2nd R) applaud during a performance by Blue Man Group members on the ice rink at the opening ceremony for the exhibition in the World Team Trophy figure skating in Tokyo on April 19, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

Japanese skaters Miki Ando (R) and Mao Asada (2nd R) applaud during a performance by Blue Man Group members on the ice rink at the opening ceremony for the exhibition in the World Team Trophy figure skating in Tokyo on April 19, 2009.

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  1. This multiple exposed image shows Mao Asada of Japan performing her program during the exhibition at the ISU Grand Prix Rostelecom Cup in Moscow on October 25, 2009. Asada won the second palce.

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  1. Japan's Mao Asada skates for Women's free style group competition at the Japan Open 2009 Figure Skating in Saitama, near Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
  2. Japan's popular figure skater Mao Asada speaks with a smile during a news conference upon her arrival from the Rostelecom Cup, the second round of the International Skating Union's Grand Prix figure skating series in Moscow at Narita International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Kyodo News said Asada, one of Japan's Vancouver Olympics medal hopefuls, who was placed fifth in the event, vowed to overcome her lackluster start to the season following another disappointing Grand Prix showing.
  3. Japan's popular figure skater Mao Asada speaks with a smile during a news conference upon her arrival from the Rostelecom Cup, the second round of the International Skating Union's Grand Prix figure skating series in Moscow at Narita International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Kyodo News said Asada, one of Japan's Vancouver Olympics medal hopefuls, who was placed fifth in the event, vowed to overcome her lackluster start to the season following another disappointing Grand Prix showing.
  4. This multiple exposed image shows Mao Asada of Japan performing her program during the exhibition at the ISU Grand Prix Rostelecom Cup in Moscow on October 25, 2009. Asada won the second palce.
  5. Mao Asada of Japan performs during the gala exhibition at the Cup of Russia ISU Grand Prix figure skating event in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.
  6. Mao Asada of Japan performs during the gala exhibition at the Cup of Russia ISU Grand Prix figure skating event in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.
  7. This multiple exposure picture shows Mao Asada of Japan performing her program during the exhibition at the ISU Grand Prix Rostelecom Cup in Moscow on October 25, 2009. Mao Asada won the second palce.
  8. Mao Asada of Japan performs during a gala exhibition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Cup of Russia in Moscow October 25, 2009.
  9. Gold medalist Kim Yu-na of South Korea, center, silver medalis Miki Ando of Japan, right, bronze medalist Akiko Suzuki of Japan smile on the podium at the ISU Grand Prix Figure Skating final in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009.
  10. TOKYO - DECEMBER 05: Miki Ando of Japan competes in the Ladies Free Skating on the day three of ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on December 5, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.
  11. TOKYO - DECEMBER 05: Miki Ando of Japan competes in the Ladies Free Skating on the day three of ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on December 5, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.
  12. TOKYO - DECEMBER 05: 2nd placed Miki Ando of Japan poses with her medal after competing in the Ladies Free Skating on the day three of ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on December 5, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.
  13. TOKYO - DECEMBER 05: Miki Ando of Japan competes in the Ladies Free Skating on the day three of ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on December 5, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.
  14. TOKYO - DECEMBER 05: 2nd placed Miki Ando of Japan greets the audience during the award ceremony on the day three of ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on December 5, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.
  15. Miki Ando of Japan performs in the ladies free skating at the ISU Grand Prix Figure Skating Final in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Ando finished second.
  16. Miki Ando of Japan performs in the ladies free skating at the ISU Grand Prix Figure Skating Final in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. Ando finished second.

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