In a sport famous for its all-consuming rivalries , and mirroring a historical conflict that has caused sporting enmity for decades , the figure skating matchup between Mao Asada of Japan and South Korea 's Kim Yu-Na is one of the most storied competitions in the sport 's history . Kim and Asada 's long rivalry to end as both set to retire following Sochi . Both athletes vie for one final shot at gold at Winter Olympics . Pair have skated against each other since junior competition . Comment:
Kim and Asada 's long rivalry to end as both set to retire following Sochi . Both athletes vie for one final shot at gold at Winter Olympics . Pair have skated against each other since junior competition . Comment: