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SKATING

Japan Times
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Oct 26, 2013
Speed skater Kato claims 500-meter national title
Joji Kato, the Vancouver Olympic bronze medalist in the men's 500 meters, won his second straight title on Saturday at that distance at the Japan speed skating national championships.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jun 5, 2013
Earliest Mao, Kim can face off is at GP Final in Fukuoka
The Olympic season officially began with the release of the 2013-2014 Grand Prix assignments on Monday by the International Skating Union.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 11, 2013
Mao triumphant at Four Continents
Mao Asada leads a Japanese sweep of the women's medals at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 8, 2013
Mao recognizes challenges as she returns to spotlight at Four Continents
'The level I am at now is the best for now, but I want to push myself even more looking toward the world championships,' says the two-time world champion.
Japan Times
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Sep 13, 2009
Unhappy alliance: Reeds' mom blasts JSF over funding
The Japan Skating Federation, which has been found wanting in its support of skaters in the past, is once again being called out for its lack of commitment.
Japan Times
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Jan 30, 2008
Competing for Japan a challenge for ice dancing Reeds
Cathy and Chris Reed lived a nomadic life growing up. Just when it looked like it had finally settled down, they found themselves back on the road again.

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