Figure skating: 3-time world champ Asada announces retirement

Figure skating: 3-time world champ Asada announces retirement

Japanese figure skater Mao Asada poses in Tokyo in April 2010 after her landing a total of three triple axels in the short program and free skate at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics was recognized by Guinness World Records. The three-time world champion announced her retirement on her blog on April 10, 2017, at the age of 26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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