Asada gets Olympic boost with Four Continents win

Asada gets Olympic boost with Four Continents win

JEONJU, South Korea - Japan's Mao Asada (R) and compatriot Aiko Suzuki stand on the podium after finishing first and second, respectively, at the ISU Four Continents Championships in Jeonju, South Korea, on Jan. 29, 2010. Asada won the title in her final event before the upcoming Vancouver Winter Olympics with a score of 183.96 points, followed by Suzuki with a score of 173.72 points.

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