Asada arrives in Vancouver excited about Olympic debut

Asada arrives in Vancouver excited about Olympic debut

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese figure skating medal hope Mao Asada (L) speaks to reporters upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 20, 2010.

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