Asada holds slim lead after SP at national championships

Asada holds slim lead after SP at national championships

KADOMA, Japan - Mao Asada acknowledges applause after her performance in the women's short program at the Japan national figure skating championships at Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 26, 2009. Asada scored 69.12 points to take the lead after the short event. (Kyodo)

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