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Who surpassed Mao Asada's short program score world record in 2016?

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Evgenia Medvedeva, a Russian figure skater, etched her name in history by surpassing Mao Asada's record for the highest score in a short program at the 2016 World Championships. With her exceptional performance, Medvedeva captivated the audience and judges alike, securing a remarkable 79.21 points, leaving behind the previous record of 78.66 points set by Asada in 2014.
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