Mao Asada 🇯🇵 - Olympic Silver Medallist & Guiness World Record Holder! | Athlete Highlights

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We present you one of Japan's most decorated figure skaters, Mao Asada 浅田 真央! She won an Olympic silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, where she also became the first female figure skater landing three triple Axel jumps in one competition - one in the short program and two in the free skating. This meant a new Guinness World Record! With 131.72 points from the free skating, Asada won the Olympic silver medal with a combined score of 205.50 points, 23.06 behind South Korean Yuna Kim. At the Vancouver Closing Ceremony, Asada carried the Japanese flag. 4 years later, at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, she became the first woman successfully landing eight triple jumps in the free skate, which is the maximum possible under the Zayak Rule. Mao' Asada's impressive medal collection also includes three Gold medals at the World Championships and three Gold medals at the Four Continents Championships. We bring you all of her Olympic performances. Enjoy!
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[@user-ih7be5or1i]

浅田真央さんの何が凄い。それは努力に裏付けられたものでしょう。涙が止まらなかった。大好きです浅田真央さん。

[@m.h.1593]

To me her artistry is unmatched. I get that this is a sport, but the way she captures the heart and soul of every piece she skates to is what has made her the most memorable female skater for me. She tugs at my heartstrings. I love you, Mao!!!

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

there will never be another one like her

[@johnispo]

I actually had her winning the bronze at Sochi. I would have had her 1st if it weren't for the mistakes in the short.

[@kj3310yt]

I remember she talked about her dream on TV program when she was a child. "To be a memorable skater in the world" And she is.

[@smarrisa9173]

She truly is 😭😭😭

[@ChristineTheHippie]

She achieve her dream. She's one of the Greatest.

[@pm7946]

Only Japanese will remember her.

[@vanlynguyen8068]

Mao is such a bless to the figure skating world. Her effortless glow on the ice and the fighting spirit will forever me remembered by is

[@figureskatingcompilationvi4881]

@@pm7946 what? people from all around the world remember her

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

i am honestly in absolute awe of her. She is one of the greatest, most phenomenal female athletes of all time. Such a badass; such a little lovely; and such a nice and cool and courteous sportswoman.

[@user-bu5hp4uv2v]

She is a ballerina on ice and a philosopher on ice. From her skating I learned about life.

[@IngridAlcazarOficial]

Mao Asada taught us about resilience and strength. She's really special, always gifted us moments plenty of beauty and honesty. How much I love her, one of the most extraordinary skaters I've had the pleasure to watch.

[@TheWorld4all]

Coming in second means loser

[@user-zs7jl3po1j]

Honest? I got a lot of points even though I didn't get all the jumps.😅

[@hand-cream]

honesty?

[@Google-U]

I very much agree! I'm sure most people who come to see this video do!!

[@user-xf7cy2hk5o]

真央さんの演技を見るたび自然と美しい涙が出てきます❤浅田真央は永遠に私のNo. 1です✨ジャッジは彼女の価値を下げる事は出来ません！ずば抜けています❤

[@realfanyu]

she’s so beautiful she’s iconic

[@kouten990]

女子フィギュアスケートは子供の頃からどこの国の選手関係なく、煌びやかで好きでした。 だが、浅田真央さんという選手で、フィギュアは自分の中で大きく変わった。 スポーツで感動して涙を流したのは初めてです。彼女の引退と同時に女子フィギュアは見られなくなってしまった。 心の美しさ、静かな情熱、全てがその演技に詰まっている。嫋やかな彼女の奥底には侍のような強さがある。 最高の日本の誇る選手です。

[@user-jk1pv7su6j]

素晴らしいコメントありがとうございます。浅田真央さんの魂は、まさにサムライです。私も浅田選手の引退と共に、フィギュアスケートの試合見なくなりました。浅田真央さんのような選手は、もう二度と現れないでしょうね😢浅田選手を１５歳の時から、応援してテレビの前で祈るような気持ちで見ていました。今は真央リンクを作るという、真央さんの夢を応援したいです❤️

[@AS-ii4pb]

同じくです。ジャネットリンの可愛さから興味を持ち、コンパルソリーの難しさ、伊藤みどりのジャンプの高さなど競技としてたまに見ていたフィギュア（NHKの昼間にチラッとしかやってなくて佐野さんや本田武史くんがキラ星のごとく滑ってる頃から）でしたが、お気に入りはミシェルクワンかカタリーナビットでした。ところが真央さんの出現からフィギュアスケートの爆発的人気とその芸術性！にテレビに釘付け。競技で心が震えて涙が出るなんて初めてで、ソチ以降は、誰の演技を見ても泣けません。ルール、エレメンツ何もわからない素人ですがスパイラルやステップの素晴らしさはわかります。スピンの姿勢も上半身から手先まで細かい振り付けを滑りながら…芸術的に滑るのは真央がベスト！真央リンク実現したらそこに移住したいくらい好きです。オリンピックは4年に1度というアスリートには残酷なイベントだしやはりメダルは特別。実力があってもスルツカヤのような悲運の人もいますし。 世界が平和を健康と安全を熱望しているいま、もうオリンピックを界隈の政治的な事や、スポンサーの事から切り離して純粋なスポーツイベント、参加することに意義がある、と言われていた頃に戻してほしい。スポンサーは金を出しても口出すな。

[@ponchan825]

スパイラル要素復活たのむ！ 真央ちゃんのスパイラルは何度見てもため息出るほど美しい ステップもスピンも極上 トリプルアクセルの申し子なんだけど、フィギュアはジャンプだけの競技ではないのです、と教えてくれる選手でした。

[@barbie2165]

絶対に浅田真央が一番。

[@athena3866]

6:23 Mao is the only one who can skate to such kind of horrifying /dark music, while being elegant. (Rachmaninoff wrote The Bells of Moscow based on his nightmare - where he found himself lying in a coffin)

[@Google-U]

0:13 Vancouver SP (Masquerade) 4:35 Vancouver FP (Bells of Moscow) Medal ceremony 22:48 Vancouver EX (Caprice No.24) 27:08 Sochi SP (Nocturnes,Op.9-2) 31:50 Sochi FP (Piano Concerto No.2) 38:27 Sochi SP (Nocturnes,Op.9-2)←Team event 43:27 Sochi EX (Smile) For those who just want to enjoy her performance:)

[@xxPenjoxx]

Thank you for adding the music too

[@dashka_13]

Это не колокола Москвы, а прелюдия Рахманинова до диез минор

[@user-cj6sy2oq9t]

こうやって見返すと、バンクーバーの3Aのキレが凄まじい。高さ、回転速度、まるで空を切るかのような鋭さ。 勿論ソチの時の3Aも素晴らしいんだけどね。 バンクーバーの時もソチの時も、テレビの前で手を組んで祈ったなあ。 初めて心の底から応援したアスリートだった。

[@user-hr5sq4lf3w]

ソチ>幅>バンクーバー

[@shaumung]

I love how you put your literal feelings into words

[@Griffw06]

That spiral sequence in Vancouver was honestly so much better in her FS because it just OOZES with power but I do like how the final spiral hits exactly on the beat in her SP. I love Mao’s Spiral Sequences

[@rayl2372]

What makes Mao amazing is that she continued to work on EVERY aspect of her skating throughout her career and it really shows in this video. Instead of just leaving out weaker jumps or elements like her contemporaries, she was willing to completely strip down & retool her jump technique, add the salchow back in, work on the lutz edge, while also making progress in choreography, footwork, and spins. Probably one of the best skaters in history in terms of all-around skill development. She never took the easy road - and lost some competitions because of it - but I respect her so much for it.

[@elinzme]

Well said!

[@HelTra91]

@@yachuchuang3651 I don't think anybody was singling out Yuna here. But every skater has injuries, and many give up on elements that used to be easier for them as juniors. Beillman spin is a common one. Mao never gave up on anything though which is what we are all here appreciating.

[@smarrisa9173]

@@yachuchuang3651 she had been remarked since she was like 12 however, the ice link she used to practiced till 16 wasnt really appropriated to raise top athlete, because it public ice link and many people skates at the same time so she and her sister often practiced there at the midnight. And some people mentioned Mao in earlier lacks speed and i bet that was the causes, she needed to avoid to be crushed among many people so. And she once didnt have exclusive coach around 2008-2010 due to her mother ill went serious, she needed to go back to japan and leaves her coach and during this time her jump technique went kinda idiosyncratic. I did not feel she was really lucky as i see her ... but as you mentioned she had physical potential to not giving up 3a!!

[@smarrisa9173]

@@yachuchuang3651 I did not know Yuna's spine injure was caused by bad condition of ice link she used to practiced. however she be queen by her wonderful talent and hard work ! ... and yes Mao isn't like always being calm for competition but for fans like me, she had shown her emotion including nervousness, happiness, even a range. her pureness through her skating is beyond being just attractive for me ... she is my forever angel

[@alice3416]

@@HelTra91 먼소리..마오는 럿츠교정에 실패했고,마지막까지 플러츠를 뛰었는데..그게 포기안해서 잘했다고 할 수 있는 거? 고관절 부상으로 트룹과 비엘만을 포기한건 안되는거고?

[@kianoconnell]

I'm glad that the IOC has finally uploaded this. When she landed her first 3A+2T in her SP at Vancouver, I still remember how I excited I was; I jumped up in front of the TV in my parents' living room at 3 a.m. - waking up my entire family! To watch her Free Skate in Sochi, I left my first-year university exam early, to make it back home on time. I didn't do brilliantly in that exam, but it was totally worth it. Her performance to the Piano Concerto No. 2 (Rachmaninoff) is still my favourite performance of all time. Watching her skate over the years has empowered me to become more resilient and instilled a sense of self-belief in me. Mao Asada will always be my favourite athlete, and perhaps one of my greatest role models.

[@ppnexus2000]

I was also really happy about it but got saddened when I realized how many points she lost, having to do a solo 2A and a +2T combo just to get the axel in.

[@Google-U]

@@ppnexus2000 I don't think she was thinking of reducing the difficulty level to get the score. She was aiming for the best performance she could do at this time. She was the first female athlete to jump 3A three times in Vancouver, but she cried sadly because of mistakes in other jumps. In FS at Sochi, she also jumped 3A, even though her coach told her to change to 2A. In FS at Beijing, too, Hanyu could have won a medal if she had changed to 3A. But he tried 4A. Just like Rengoku did with an enemy he knew was stronger than he was, but he didn't take him up on his offer and kept his faith. I think what they did was not in vain. I respect them for taking on something so difficult.

[@ppnexus2000]

@@Google-U Haha love the analogy based on my profile picture. I realize that but still. The judging system forced her to lose 5-10 points that she could've had with the 3A if she didn't have to do a solo 2A and +2T combo.

[@Google-U]

@@ppnexus2000 I understand well what you mean. I too think she could have gotten a better score if she had reduced the difficulty more. But instead of "2A and +2T combo", I think she jumped "3A and 3A +2T”, 2A at the end.

[@juanvargas7208]

I had the opportunity to see her at 2016 worlds, she was called at the gala the "LEGENDARY" Mao Asada, and seeing this clips with all of her performances sums it all, she really is a legend, and a little wake up to the judges, they tended to scrutinize with the closest zoom all her mistakes, and now they look away the same mistakes of many ladies today and reward them with so high scores. Mao should have been able to brake the 140 points barrier looking ago, but the judges have a hard time on counting all the "wrongs" they saw and deducted as much as they could. But seeing this makes remember of how the performance breaks the judging, and becomes timeless and cries out for fairness in this sport.

[@user-gh9zb3sw5x]

Mao is my forever hero. The fact that she stayed on the top for a long long time and inspired so many young skaters and non-skaters, like me, really is something that one can only dream to achieve. Thank you Mao!!

[@ctruth6185]

Mao built a legacy for the ages.

[@moccku100727]

鐘、ラフマ2番 今の子たちにこれがフィギュアスケートなんだよ、って。見せたいです。 今とは得点方法も違います。エレメンツも違う。 けどステップはこうなんだよ、曲の解釈はこうなんだよ、 そして10年3Aを飛び続けるって、やはりこれが浅田真央なんです。 それは今も変わらないし、公式さんありがとうございます！

[@resurgam_jsc]

Her Sochi FP is forever the pinnacle of her performances for me but I have such a deep love for the Vancouver SP and EX. Her passion and smile is absolutely beaming throughout them and I can't help but just smile in the same way!

[@ChristineTheHippie]

I was so sad for after her SP in Sochi. But she shows what true champions are made of in her free skate. She's one of my all-time favourites.

[@vitareid]

Mine too!

[@Essylte]

Mao showed that true champions are not defined by the medals they get.

[@fnb8171]

@@Essylte 3a< 3f 3R< 2a3t< 3le

[@fnb8171]

@@Essylte 3a < fall 3f< 3R(무효)

[@unnnamed3282]

@@fnb8171 its funny how only koreans hate mao lol.

[@ddjr6673]

The Rachmaninov FP is phenomenal. I am from the UK, I do feel Mao was unfairly singled out for under-rotations and edge calls, especially with what skaters got away with in the past, and if I am honest what some skaters seem to get away with now (and even at 2014 Sochi!). She really improved her jump technique throughout her career. Her PCS should be through the roof here. And, then we get to Mao's step sequences. First, the choreography, excellent, then the technique, the edges, the twizzles, the turns, in one direction then in the other, then the musicality, she hits every note, every beat, the choreography is so tricky, because it would be obvious if she was even a fraction out of time (there is a jump in the stsq which *has* to hit the music and does of course), and then the artistry, performance, skating skills, and finally, not least *star* quality. Mao, we miss you. We hope you know you are an inspiration, special, memorable, historic, and heroic. You are beloved of this generation and will be loved and respected by generations to come.

[@user-te7fs4nm2r]

Actually, all of Mao’s moves in the step sequence was on time and should have been on time. It would have been so obvious. Her kicks, little leg kicks and rocker and counters also had to be in time. It’s amazing how much control she had. She should have outright won the free skate. She had some harsh calls on her technical elements and her PCs were way too low. Her body movement, transitions and steps throughout her program way surpassed Yuna and no doubt, Sotnikova.

[@ddjr6673]

@@user-te7fs4nm2r I totally agree! Mao should have won the free skate. I don't ever want a Mao vs Yuna thing - they are both two of the greatest and Yuna Kim's Send in the Clowns SP was hypnotizingly great and very underscored. BUT Mao's Rachmaninov was a much better program than Yuna's FP.

[@user-te7fs4nm2r]

@@ddjr6673 Mao and Yuna were both queens. Mao reigned in juniors to 2008 and Yuna reigned from then on. They both shined in their own ways. Mao was her body movements, steps, footwork and spin positions and should have topped PCs, along with her guts and bravery to go for difficulty of elements. Yuna was her expression, interpretation, and technical perfection. Both were lyrical skaters in their own way. Yuna’s send in the clowns was the best SP, but Mao’s Rach 2 was the skate of the night, if not, the whole event.

[@ddjr6673]

@@user-te7fs4nm2r You expressed that so well. Yes. I totally agree - excellent analysis. And, I have to say I really enjoyed Carolina Kostner at these games too (especially the Ave Maria program)

[@user-te7fs4nm2r]

@@ddjr6673 Carolina’s Ave Maria was divine. So lyrical and effortless. Her jumps look like they floated and her spins look effotless

[@kourobou]

やっぱり鐘は凄まじい。演技がその人を語る。10年経ってフルで見返しても心震わせますね。時が経つとなおさら。

[@kamui3477]

「鐘」は演技が炎に見えましたね。 あのような鬼気迫る演技を彼女以降、まだ見たことは無い。 浅田真央のような選手がいつか現れてくれることを期待したい。

[@jk6652]

久しぶりにバンクーバーのFSの二本の3A観ましたが…あらためてカッコいいなあ…。観客の「おおおおお！！！！」と湧き上がる歓声がとても臨場感ありますね。極限状態の中でこの運命のFSを鐘という重厚感ある難しい曲で滑る異次元の浅田真央さんは神がかり過ぎですね。2014年ソチのFSも勿論感動的なのですが個人的にはそれ以上にやはりバンクバーFSの演技が魂を揺さぶられるという感覚となります。

[@marik1674]

何回観ても泣ける。淡々と努力を積み重ねた人は美しい。これからも彼女が幸せでありますように♪

[@s.e.4906]

Sochi free program’s step sequence make me cry everytime🦋🦋🦋

[@TheHolisticSoul]

Asada Mao is an admirable figure skater. She is never afraid to take risks in her programs. Her Sochi FS was perfect!

[@user-jr5qs3si1o]

もっともっと評価されるべき演技でした🇯🇵‼️🌹🌹🌹

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

47:39 love this video outro. Just listen to that music! Very well-chosen music. So fitting. Watching all her Olympic highlights, and listening to this music it is clear: she was something special. Once in a century type of talent AND person. Yes there are athletes just as talented, but her spirit was something extra. She is like Federer in that way, if you ask me. They truly transcend the sport.

[@zhixihuangcmellia5871]

浅田真央一直都是一位很优秀的选手 她的滑行和步法我很喜欢

[@stellacui3349]

After all these years I still want to say, thank you, Mao, for supporting me through all those hard moments. You have truly been a great inspiration to a lot of the figure skating fans😭

[@bourque801]

1000& agree with you!!!! :)

[@srainy]

i agree!! she's an inspiration... whenever i disappointed myself with my studies or career now, i think of how she got back up post sochi sp and just find myself inspired

[@asheeasmith]

Bells of Moscow. Easily one of the greatest performances in history

[@AS-ii4pb]

Yes! The program is the masterpiece, the art.

[@sakinatuki1670]

浅田真央選手の、ソチフリースケート『ラフマニノフ、ピアノ協奏曲第二番』は浅田真央選手だけのもの、これと同じプログラムをこなせるアスリートはいない（やらなくていいけど、それぞれなので） 真央さんが拘り過ぎて、チョー難しいプログラムになったそうだ、羽生結弦選手が『真央ちゃん、どんな構成なの？』って教えて貰ったら「そんな難しいかしいのやるの？」と驚いたエピソードがある。 羽生結弦選手が拘ったクアドアクセルは、真央さんの影響かもね、アスリートって強調してたもの。

[@kono8154]

真央ちゃんの演技は、金メダル以上のです😊

[@user-zf5sq3tq1z]

I love her 3A and stepsequence. Every time I watch her FS in Sochi Olympic, I am moved to tears😭❤️

[@moonamerie1340]

これまでの演技で、やはり浅田選手のラフマニノフの鐘は未だにわすれられない。あの涙、最大の表現者であり戦士。とても大好きな選手。

[@user-cc8qx5yi3r]

真央ちゃんは私にとって特別なスケーターです。　 2005年に真央ちゃんの演技を見てフィギュアスケートが大好きになりました。 真央ちゃんのあの演技を見ていなかったらいまの自分はいなかったと思います。 どの選手の誰よりも真央ちゃんが1番大好きです💕💕

[@user-mh9ev3hh1u]

「真央ちゃんの演技を見てフィギュアスケートが好きになった」その気持ちとてもよく分かります！私も同じです。

[@Google-U]

Mao proved at the Sochi Olympics that a great skater doesn't need a medal. Over the years, she has taken more pleasure in showing off her quality skills than her grades and rankings. Jumps, spins, steps, spirals... she was the only athlete in her active career with a high overall skill level, but the judges didn't love her. But instead, she got a high level of skill and a lot of fans. Great choice by the Olympic Channel to upload a great Olympic video of Mao Asada at such an anxious time! It's been a long time since I lost track of time and was fascinated. Thank you!!! :D

[@jessancinco6231]

Mao Asada, ICE GODDESS.

[@wsfggf]

Mao is the complete package, watching her is like watching art, her presence is unmatched, her step sequence still to this day unmatched, her music choices and choreography always stands out from everyone, her technical arsenal was always the highlight of every competition....

[@shina2587]

私にとってのオリンピックはバンクーバーもソチも浅田真央

[@user-hr5sq4lf3w]

バンクーバーのSPとソチのFS、ということですか。

[@lalala-007]

@@user-hr5sq4lf3w バンクーバーのSPとソチのFSは、批判的な書き込みをしたい人でも批判できないくらい、みんなの記憶に残る演技だったということですね。

[@yuhuku1668]

真央ちゃんのピンク色のくるみ割り人形がきっかけで､フィギュアスケートを見るようになりました｡ 真央ちゃんの演技は､全てが競技性・芸術性どちらも高いレベルで兼ね備えた本物の名作です。そして、スケーターの中のスケーターです｡

[@Google-U]

Once you start watching it is hard to stop. Mao's performances are still great after all these decades and I am really looking forward to the ice show at the theater in June.

[@o_o7920]

ジャンプの失敗はあれど、バンクーバーよりもソチの方がスケート上手になっていますよね☺️技と技の繋ぎも簡単な部分が減っていて、ソチのプログラム構成もの凄いです…！ こんなに上手い選手でももっと上手くなる、真央ちゃんが4年しっかり努力した証拠✨

[@leonchou870814]

My favorite skater of all time. The determination and hard work she had simply inspired me so much. Thank you Mao chan.

[@vincentzhouplays...3323]

真央ちゃんが一番！　OPチャンネルさん　ありがとう。永久保存します。

[@jyanneskye2535]

She will forever be a Legend in the figure skating world. She's a Queen of the Ice. Gold Medal or not. She's really an angel that had moved so many hearts with her pure skating. We can all feel the respect and love she had for the ice and sport 😭

[@rinrin2811]

無理です！オリンピックで金メダルも無し　無理です‼︎ 女王は欲が過ぎます！

[@user-tf9tl1si5u]

@@rinrin2811 英語で文章書けなくてかわいそう

[@_MAOTA95]

@@rinrin2811 みっともないよお婆ちゃん…

[@michellem895]

Obviously you can see who’s the best skater even medal color was mismatched. I respect Korean culture and their highly aesthetics, arts, etc. and If this is not the Olympic( sport event ), I choose Kim yona’s elegancy. Anyways this is Olympic, , sport competition that each players have to gain highest scores. So, I wanted to say this is not a performing Art, this is A sport. That’s why lot of people even same skaters showed their action of unfairness. I like Koreans then don’t be angry. Just ,, count the post of videos and comments on KZbin. Especially young Russian skaters, they learned from Mao but not Yona. Whatever, I was happy to see Kim Yona’s smiles with gold medal. She seemed to me “ I’m relieved”. I think she had lot of pressure,. Also love to see Mao’s crying face ,, it was beautiful. She thought she wanted to get the Gold medal. This is what Olympic is.

[@lupinlun2015]

Then what’s the point of this video if winning an Olympic Gold is the only thing that matters in the Figure Skating field? Can other skaters’ fan stop harassing Mao under her video?You said you like to watch her crying face?You must dislike her very much. Moreover,Mao’s artistry is also highly praised and she made a lot of iconic, elegant programs in her career such as Chopin programs, Rachmaninoff, Madame Butterfly. Not only viewers but also many experts recognize her rare talent.She is very similar to Michelle Kwan.Although they don’t have an Olympic Gold,they still manage to move the audience with their grace and legacy.

[@lucysasakura9653]

I still love her so so much. She’s the best skater I’ve ever watched. Each of her performances was truly graceful, splendid and smooth. Every time I watched her, she always made me feel happy. I hope she’ll keep being involved in skating with her wonderful achievements that no one did for her long term.

[@itsmeganinacio2772]

The tribute she deserved - my triple axle and step sequence queen 👑💕

[@asheeasmith]

Mao trying her best not to be ungrateful at the podium. 😩We know how hard you’ve worked and we love you for it

[@sarac.9384]

Ikr! She received a lot of criticism for that too. Many people called her a baby for looking so disappointed, but those people will never know what it feels like to be in her position. The Japanese media were in her face all the time leading up to the Olympics, making it clear that they expected her to win. And then when she gets there she trips over a rut in the ice and misses crucial jumps, causing her to lose by a wide margin. How crushing that must have been for her. And then people have the audacity to say that she’s a poor sport. How would they feel if they had to stand on the podium knowing that their home country’s media is going to blast you for “letting your country down”? Anyone would have a hard time smiling after that.

[@aaroncorcega9441]

@@sarac.9384 SO TRUEEEE

[@smarrisa9173]

She’s eternal verities. she taught me what is true beauty from every aspect though her skating as its life. I will never be able to give an enough explanations how much i adore her. My angel Mao

[@yui1374]

真央ちゃん❤️❤️待ってました！！ 彼女の演技は何年経っても色褪せない。

[@soratzkii]

Her skating touched me a lot. It’s just so beautiful

[@lamcy1731]

Her spiral, step sequences, flexibility, triple axels... are simply extraordinary. People criticise Mao for her wrong edges, underrotation, inconsistency with jumping 3A, but they fail to realise that she's the only woman at the time to challenge such technically difficult programmes everytime, and by that she put her chance to win at risk. Isn't that what a real athlete should look like? In this regard, I would say Mao is the best female skater of all time

[@Google-U]

Since she was a little girl, she wanted to win the competition with a perfect program, but before long, she had the ambition to show herself more evolved than the last time. I read an interview with Mao a long time ago: "I know the level I was at before, so I can't be happy if I do less than that. I have a goal and I want to achieve it, so I challenge myself." Before the Sochi FS, her coach told her to change to 2A instead of 3A, but she refused. And she succeeded. There were a lot of things that went wrong in her competitive life, but she is the best athlete ever, including those things!

[@ang930]

she is very unique and different from any skater I've seen!! she catches my eye so easily when she skates and her style and the way she glides on ice makes it look so easy!! she is truly an ace and she's so beautiful 🌷 I love u mao💓💓

[@natachacabralcoaching]

I miss her. Such grace and easy jumping. And how she progressed along the years to develop such beautiful presentation ❤ thanks Mao

[@victoriadesamotracia]

Since Mao no one can do an step sequence with such pasion and hability. This was the best birthday present for me thank you olympic channel.

[@srainy]

what i like about seeing her skating is how weightless she looks as she glides on the ice.. it's like she's floating! lends to an ethereal quality to all her stsq!

[@AnaGarcia-bb7qj]

Exactly, her step sequences were spectacular, nobody like her 💪🤩

[@fnb8171]

@@AnaGarcia-bb7qj yuna is way better

[@victoriadesamotracia]

@@fnb8171 I love Yuna, both are queens and the best that happened to Ladies figure skating since the new scoring sistem. For me Yuna has better jumps and speed and is very her consistence, but Mao wins on stepsequence and difficult and different entries to he jumps in her entire carreer. Both have such differents styles that is a joy to watch this amazing skaters.

[@pm7946]

@@victoriadesamotracia Mao is the most overrated figure skater in history. Two foot landing...wrong edge...no artistic expressions...still Japanese money always made her stand on the podium.

[@scottsacala]

She was one of my favorites back in the day! Watching her (literally) grow and improve each year was amazing to see.

[@aoifukami7457]

真央ちゃんの演技、本当に何度見ても美しいし、鳥肌が立つ。 そしてあの無垢な笑顔を見るとこちらもうれしくなるし、なぜか自然に涙が出る。 彼女の演技は見る者の想像力を掻き立てるドラマ性みたいなものがあると思います。

[@zankywatanabe9400]

Wow thank you, i didnt expect this, Mao is my favorite, she is the beauty queen.

[@williamtakeda115]

Her FS performance in Sochi makes me cry, everytime I watch

[@fashionmwah]

THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING MAO’S PERFORMANCES!!! I miss her so so much!!!

[@HelTra91]

Forever the queen of skating for me! 2007-2008 SP step sequence changed how women did footwork in their programs. I wish I could attend one of her Mao Thank You shows! ♥

[@NPJGlobal]

That Rachmaninov performance was POWERFUL! Sent chills down my spine . There was something godly about it

[@taktshi3036]

バンクーバーのスピンとスパイラルの柔軟性と体幹の強さはすごい。 彼女の欠点はなんでも簡単にこなしすぎること

[@bnao430]

ジャンプには苦手がいくつかあるけどね。(;´▽｀A``

[@Google-U]

何でも簡単そうにやってしまうから、審査員が誤って低い点数を付けてしまったのではないかと思う時もあります…:/

[@bnao430]

@@Google-U 点数は低くないよ。ジャンプ以外の点数は金メダリストより高いよ。 技術点の70パーセント程度はジャンプの点数ですから、ジャンプの出来で勝負は決まります。(;・∀・)

[@user-jk1pv7su6j]

@@Google-U 中野友加里さんも同じ事を言ってましたね‼️

[@Leslie34565]

I love how she interact with audiences!

[@raymundosanchezvillavicenc3870]

She missed the favor of the judges and recieved the timeless admiration of the people. Not only a champion but a role model for my genaration and many others to come

[@lijiashu]

Mao Asada is the best skater in the world. Her skating will be remembered forever.

[@fashionmwah]

Thank you for making a compilation of the Mao Asada!!!

[@Google-U]

Happy birthday to Mao! I hope to see more of you in the future! May your health and smile continue :)

[@coconutgelato7459]

Mao is my favorite ladies skater ever. I always rooted for her even if she was having a tough time. Even tough I’m Korean, I always appreciated and respected her determination and talent, and I could always tell that competing and continually improving her skills brought her the most joy. 😌😁 She will always be one of the greats.

[@mackoba7302]

久しぶりに真央ちゃんが見たくなってきました。 やっぱり真央ちゃん最高です😆 涙出てきました。 金メダルであって欲しかったです。

[@ristinamiko]

Legend, she is the eternal ice fairy 🧚‍♀️ belongs to the wonderland, she is so special in her own way, no one is comparable to her, not even any other olympic or world champion, I think she is still a role model of many skaters nowadays

[@user-mh9ev3hh1u]

Jump, spin, step, Spiral Everything is beautiful, skilled and inspiring. Mao is the best figure skater ever. Her beauty is like a shining diamond. I love her.

[@changkang6522]

公式様浅田真央選手の五輪での演技をまとめてくださりありがとうございます。 FPがすごく好きでバンクーバーは周りを全く近寄せない鬼神のようなステップと空気を切り裂くような3アクセル、ソチは柔らかさと凛とした強さが混在したジャンプとステップが印象的でした。 真央ちゃんが好きな浜崎あゆみさんの歌詞で言うところの鐘が「破壊することにより創造が生まれる」、ピアコンが「傷を負ったその背に僕の羽根を差し出すでしょう」だと思いました。

[@Ruharuha241]

バンクーバーに比べてソチは体の筋肉量が違うことに気づきました。ジャンプの質も格段に上がっている。 物凄い努力をしたんだなーと感じました。 2014 世界選手権のSP は一番素晴らしかった。

[@user-jk1pv7su6j]

私もそう思います！

[@danceblues1713]

She had artistry, elegance, and line as well difficulty! Such a rare and beautiful combination. Wish her every happiness.

[@user-cc8qx5yi3r]

ジャンプ、スピン、ステップ全てが綺麗！👏👏💕💕

[@Aditi_Mehta]

She looks ABSOLUTELY beautiful!! What amazing talent!! 😄❤

[@dinaesenrich832]

Mao Asada LP Sochi - is true samurai!

[@fanc.5711]

I love everything about this skater

[@yuu-nb7is]

真央ちゃんの演技は本当に美しい

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

31:01 this is honestly one of the most iconic pieces of Olympics video ever made, I think. Everyone knew - especially Mao and the present crowd - that this one fall about to be shown marked the downfall of one of the best Olympic athletes in our little world's history. She would end up with only one Olympic medal - a Silver - probably all because of this one little fall. ... But you know what? It ironically doesn't matter. Mao Asada is still and always will be one of the most phenomenal, utterly breathtaking talents to ever strap on skates. She is an artist, and a gritty competitor; a bright bright star. Always

[@user-px6ey7vo2l]

何回見ても涙が出てくる

[@FontanaZuninoWalter]

Gracias Mao Asada.

[@wta3069]

LP in Sochi is maybe the best programm ever in an Olympic event. Stunning and ansolutly beautiful! The judges were so wrong!

[@araelsdominguez]

Well there were so so many wrong things with the judges in sochi! still cant believe adelina won. 😩

[@Essylte]

@@araelsdominguez The judges heard the Queen's call to "Send in the Clowns", that's why! XD

[@adelinedevol2642]

Costume ✔, fabulous jumps ✔, music on point✔. Everything is just amazing

[@Nimi-um1lc]

Mao’s Sochi free skating is why I watch figure skate

[@linaria17]

Years after all the flutz calls (which for some reason ISU only targeted her) and the criminally underscored PCS’s, IOC & ISU owe her this tribute. Thank you Mao for bringing to this sport glorious spirals, spectacular step sequences, beautiful athleticism, and unparalleled tenacity. You will always be the GOAT of figure skating in my heart.

[@user-yv3qr4is2l]

She is so beautiful

[@fanevgenia5072]

She looks happy in Sochi Olympic's gala. I think she's enjoying it.

[@seikasai6833]

She restarted her own skate show ” ASADA MAO THANKS TOUR” on 15th August. That show had held over 150 times in many places in Japan after she retired competition. Please imagine! Rachmaninov, Smile , Madam butterfly and other many programs.Over 150 times ! Even now there is fear of COVID-19 .Everyone well know how hard to hold a show in this time. So I guess this restart was difficult decision for Mao. After 15th's show,I read some her fan's twitter. there filled with feeling like "I am one of the member make this show success." They clapped until there hands hurt instead of call Mao's name. I love figure skate.I love music. I love art. Many people's many love will beat fear of COVID-19.Not easy but that day will come not so far away.I believe. (.............i'm so sorry for my poor English.)

[@bourque801]

Thank You sei kasai for a magnificent post!!!! Thank You to Japan for the Asada Mao skating tour, She deserves the Love that you guys have shown Her, I hope She goes on for a Long time yet In Her skating tour, I Think that She can take that skating tour throughout Asia....China, South Korea, Taiwan....I think that Asada Mao would get a lot of fans If She would go to those places, Thank You. :)

[@naota812]

何度観ても美しい！ 鐘は至極の名作。ラフマニノフの音楽、タラソワ先生の振付、浅田選手の技術と表現力が生み出した芸術作品。正義の戦士のようなこの世界観を表現できる人は他にいない。凄みを感じます。 一方でsmileの清々しさ、軽やかさ、柔らかさは観る人に優しく語りかけてくれる。 幅広い身体表現力を持った素晴らしい選手。

[@user-fw3rs7pr5g]

She is True Champion

[@hiroyukinagai8037]

Even though she has some mistakes, but Vancouver’s free program is absolutely one of the best performance at the Olympic game. 2 triple axels in one program 10 years ago?? Such a fighter. I really love her spiral sequences. Beauty.

[@user-gh4zr1sz9e]

真央ちゃんに見とれてしまう🤗🤗🤗🤗🤩

[@paololucasvianini6434]

she is the greatest of all times !!!!!!

[@lupinlun2015]

If you don’t like Mao Asada or you don’t know how to respect a great athlete ,you don’t have to come here.

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

for sure. she is a Legend

[@momentbon716]

現在のフィギュアスケート界を見て 急に真央ちゃんの演技を見たくなりました。 優雅で美しいフィギュア… 時代が変われど真央ちゃんの演技は忘れません。