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Eddie Hall & Martins Licis Revealed as Captains for 2023 World’s Strongest Nation
Giants Live has announced exciting news regarding one of their competitions later this year. This event is called 2023 World’s Strongest Nation, and it will be held in Liverpool, England on November 18th, 2023. This competition will feature two nations, “Team UK” and “Team USA”. However, someone has to be there to lead the teams, which is why Eddie Hall and Martins Licis will be captains of their own teams.
This will be the second edition of the 2023 World’s Strongest Nation contest, as the same two countries battled in 2022 as well. In addition, both Eddie Hall and Martins Licis were also the captains of Team UK and Team USA last year as well. However, the original captain for Team USA was supposed to be Robert Oberst, but he withdrew for unknown reasons and Licis took over the role.
Eddie Hall and Martins Licis now have some time to analyze and think about who the members of their teams will be. Both men will choose four men and four women who will compete for the glory of their nation.
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During last year’s clash between Teams UK and USA we got to see some exciting events and mind-blowing feats of strength. The most notable one came from Gabi Dixson who put up an incredible performance during the Hercules Hold event. Gabi managed to outperform the majority of athletes in this event, including both men and women. The only athlete she could not beat was the legendary Mark Felix, who held the pillars 20 seconds longer than her. However, she still beat the likes of Martins Licis, Kevin Faires, and Gavin Bilton.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Nation competition ended with Team UK outperforming Team USA. Accordingly, it is reasonable to expect that Team USA will make additional roster changes this year. However, the full lineups will also be revealed soon enough.
Eddie Hall and Martins Licis have both shown their great abilities as leaders, but that is mostly due to their incredible careers. Both men have been crowned as the World’s Strongest Man, Hall in 2016 and Licis in 2019.
Eddie Hall was also the first man to deadlift 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds), but the record was later broken by Hafthor Bjornsson. A few years later, the resentment between Hall and Bjornsson grew and they arranged a boxing match. Hall lost on a decision from the judges and began a new chapter in his life. He is now preparing for his bodybuilding debut which is scheduled to take place in late 2024.
On the other hand, Martins Licis is still a very active Strongman athlete who has won eight major competitions during his career, including one in 2022. He came out victorious in the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic, and took part in some more competitions during the year. However, once the 2022 season concluded, Martins decided to temporarily stop competing. He stated that he won’t take part in any competitions in 2023, but he was still lured by the captain’s role in the 2023 World’s Strongest Nation competition.
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After witnessing the impressive inaugural edition of the World’s Strongest Nation competition, it is safe to say that this year’s event will be equally thrilling and captivating. Eddie Hall and Martins Licis have also proven to be great captains and showmen. So, they will make sure to make their duel as entertaining as possible.
Published: 16 May, 2023 | 3:24 PM EDT
Martins Licis Crushes 805-Pound Deadlifts For Five Reps During Training
Martins Licis continues to be one of the contenders to be the 2022 World’s Strongest Man.
Martins Licis is back to his best and that has been clear during some recent performances. Licis will enter the 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition as one of the favorites to claim the title and that is even more apparent after watching some training videos. Recently, Licis completed five reps of 805 pounds while deadlifting.
The World’s Strongest Man competition will take place from May 24-29 in Sacramento. The full roster and list of events has been released. Licis looks to be back at full strength after being forced to miss the biggest competition of the year over the last couple years. In his recent Instagram post, Licis is seen completing massive deadlifts using a deadlift suit, lifting belt, a knee straps.
“Hookgrip 805lb 366kg deadlift for reps ? Just wanted three, but didn’t get the lockout I wanted on the second rep, got mad, kept going to makeup for it. I’ve got @reignbodyfuelto thank for the ⚡️ boost! One more deadlift session remaining to lock this in before @theworldsstrongestman ! Thank you @wreckitgym crew for cheering me on!”
The max deadlift is one of the events in the upcoming competition. Martins Licis is seen in the video using a conventional stance and hook grip. He was going for three reps but was able to get five. With the competition three weeks away, Licis will have one final deadlift session before heading to Sacramento.
Martins Licis won the World’s Strongest Man crown in 2019 before suffering some bad luck that kept him out of competition. He was able to return to prominence in 2021 by winning the Rogue Invitation. This year, he is already off to a hot start.
Licis won the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic in Columbus, OH. This was a competition that featured many of the top strongmen in the world, such as the Stoltman Brothers and Oleksii Novikov. The Ukrainian strongman finished second to Licis and is another competitor to watch come the end of May.
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition has a full roster of 30 with some former champions. Reigning champ Tom Stoltman will be looking to make it two in a row while four-time champion Brian Shaw will also be featured. Novikov won the title back in 2020 as well.
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Martins Licis seems to be back at full strength and this could lead to another title come the end of May.
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Tom Stoltman, Martins Licis and More Train Intensely for Arnold Strongman Classic
Tom Stoltman, Martins Licis, and more look strong in their prep for the Arnold Strongman Classic.
Tom Stoltman, Luke Stoltman, Martins Licis, and Rob Kearney are all looking strong ahead of the Arnold Strongman Classic. Each of these competitors are pushing themselves hard to take top honors at the ASC in March.
Strongman competitors are truly the strongest beings on the planet. The feats they’re able to accomplish are nothing short of extraordinary. They are able to show their strength and their might in a host of different tests of superhuman ability. The ability of these athletes to do the nigh impossible is truly something to behold.
The best strongman competitors in the world are set to prove their strength at the Arnold Strongman Classic. The list of competitors include the 2021 World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman, his brother Luke Stoltman, and 2019 World’s Strongest Man Martins Licis just to name a few. Each man is prepping their hardest to bring their best to the ASC.
Luke and Tom Stoltman
The brothers Luke and Tom Stoltman are revving up their training and are lifting some serious numbers. The two recently did some impressive deadlift training.
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Martins Licis
2019 World’s Strongest Man is also pushing himself harder than ever. Licis hasn’t competed for some time now, but if his training is any indication he hasn’t lost one step. We’ll now get to see Licis face off against fellow World’s Strongest Man champion Tom Stoltman. In preparation for the clash Licis is pull out all the stops, squatting a massive 836lbs.
Squatting three times a week is fun ? 836lbs (380kg). Felt light. Moved slow.
Rob Kearney
Not to be outdone Rob Kearney is also pushing himself hard in prep for the Arnold Strongman Classic. Kearney like Martins Licis squatted over 800lbs and looked impressive in doing so.
Squats are still feeling great!! 810lbs (368kg) for a solid 3 reps. Using the Duffalo Bar to save the elbows a little bit as we ramp things up and start lifting heavy!!!
Each of these competitors are looking strong ahead of the Arnold Strongman Classic. Who will be victorious? We’ll just have to wait for March to see.
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WATCH: Martins Licis and Justin Medeiros Crush Massive Deadlifts In Workout
Martins Licis and Justin Medeiros put up enormous weight during a workout.
It is not everyday that Strongman and CrossFit are seen together but this happened when Martins Licis and Justin Medeiros took on a workout. Licis shared a video to his YouTube page on Tuesday of the duo crushing some deadlifts that were upwards of 600 pounds.
The last time these two were together was during the 2021 Rogue Invitational. Licis won gold in the strongman competition and set a new world record in Thor’s Hammer with a 136kg (300lb) lift. Medeiros was victorious during the CrossFit event. They continue to be some of the best in their own sport.
Licis won the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition while Medeiros was named the 2021 Fittest Man on Earth. At XCEL Fitness in Holladay, UT, the duo got together to show off some impressive deadlifts.
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Heading into the holidays, it is only right that they showed off their festive spirit. Medeiros was seen wearing an elf’s hat while Licis went all out with a full Santa Claus costume. The session began with some rows on the machine while a makeshift Bag Toss was being set up. Medeiros was discussing the importance of warm-ups and how they can impact the workout.
“I do the same warm-up, which is, I do pigeon stretches, some runner’s lunge, some windshield wipers. I also got a gluten band for gluten activation, monster walks, banded squats, and sumo squats. After that, I’m probably good to go,” Justin Medeiros said.
Once the Bag Toss, which is a strongman event, was set up, Licis explained that the best throws will feel effortless. He cleared the crossbeam with a 20-pound bag while Medeiros was unsuccessful.
The two quickly moved onto deadlifts with some serious weight. Licis told the group to pause below the knee to make sure that there was complete control. Medeiros began with a 500-pound deadlift, which is nearly three times his bodyweight. His weight at the time of the list was not said but he is listed at 190 pounds on the CrossFit website.
Martins Licis was next and completed five reps with 605 pounds. Licis has been lifting heavy in the gym preparing for the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic. He will enter the competition as one of the favorites to take home the prize.
The session ended with one-minute Each bike challenges. The full workout can be viewed on Licis’ YouTube page.
Martins Licis will be back in action from March 3-6 during the Arnold Strongman Classic. Justin Medeiros is in his offseason but is preparing for the 2022 CrossFit Open, which begins on Feb. 24.
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Martins Licis Shares Training Regimen Preparing For 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic
Martins Licis shared a video with four days of workouts.
Martins Licis is back and better than ever. During the 2020 season, the former World’s Strongest Man was dealing with some injuries and this kept him out of competition. Upon his return, Licis flexed his muscles and reindeer everyone that he is still a force. Licis won the 2021 Rogue Invitational and is now preparing for the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic.
The roster for this event was recently announced and it features some of the top names in powerlifting. The Arnold Strongman Classic is an invitational event this year since athletes did not have a chance to qualify. Licis was on the list and has accepted his invitation. Now, it is all about preparation.
Martins Licis shared a video to his YouTube channel showing viewers exactly how he trains on a weekly basis. Below, you can find a breakdown of Licis’ four-day workout plan.
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Day 1
Martins Licis began his week with Husafell carries. This is an exercise where he must carry a 200-pound load for 110 meters. This is an object that is difficult to carry because of its shape. This helps Licis target different muscles because of the difficulty of the carry. He does multiple sets before moving onto Atlas stone holds. This is where Licis holds the stone in position, which is just hovering above the ground while not using his legs to squeeze.
Day 2
The second day begins with farmer’s carries and banded deadlifts. Martins Licis puts nearly 500 pounds on the bar to deadlift with resistance bands adding another 180 pounds. He completed between 5-10 reps in each set. Licis then completes pull-ups with a 90-degree elbow hold.
Day 3
It is important for powerlifters to have insanely strong shoulders and it is important to work them out heavily. This is what Martins Licis does on day three. An important event at powerlifting competitions is the log press. Licis completes this exercise without a leg drive and includes some dumbbell shoulder presses. This is one of the most important days of the week as powerlifters have to keep their shoulders at their peak.
Day 4
This is the final day that Licis included in the video and it was a leg day. He begins with some yoke carries and moves onto banded squats. Licis does banded squats because he wants to keep practicing deep squats but this allowed pressure to be taken off his knees.
It is not surprising to see one of the world’s best strongmen push himself to the limit each day. Martins Licis will enter the Arnold Strongman Classic looking for another victory and he will be one of the names to watch.
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Martins Licis Sets New World Record With 300-Pound Hammer Lift
Martins Licis had quite a weekend during the 2021 Rogue Invitational.
Martins Licis made his return to competition over the weekend during the 2021 Rogue Invitational. He ended the event with a championship and even broke a world record in the process. After winning the competition, Licis returned to Dell Diamond in Round Rock, TX to win yet another award.
Licis was one of five competitors to return and attempt to break the world record in Thor’s Hammer Lift. In the end, it was Licis who was able to complete the heaviest lift by getting a new world record of 136kg (300lb) off the ground.
For his victory at the strongman competition, Licis earned the largest winning in the history of the sport at $133,351. After setting the world record in the hammer lift, Licis added another $5,000 to his overall pot.
The Thor’s hammer Lift is a grip challenge. The competitor must hold the handle of the gammer and lift it off the ground to a full standing position. The judge then gives the down command and this is when the weight can be returned to the ground. The competitor could use either hand and even change hands on each attempt. This was a timed competition where athletes had one minute to complete the lift.
Hafthor Bjornsson held the previous world record at 118kg (260lb). Over the weekend, the opening weight was 90.kg (200lb) and all six competitors were successful. It was the raised to 102kg (225lb) and all but Trey Mitchell were successful. It eventually moved up to 125kg (275lb), which was more than Bjornsson’s record. Mikhail Shivlyakov set the initial mark followed by Mateusz Kieliszkowski. Laurence Shahlaei did not control the big lift after initially getting it off the ground.
Josh Thigpen was also eliminated and the weight was moved up to 300lb. Shivlyakov attempted the lift with both hands but miss and Kieliszkowski failed as well. This left Licis to make an attempt and was able to complete it with his left hand. Licis then attempted to lift a 147.3 (325lb) hammer but failed. It did not matter as his 300-pound feat was enough to set a new world record.
Martins Licis has been one of the best strongmen in the world for years now. He won the 2019 World’s Strongest Man title. He has been out of competition for awhile now with different injuries but made his return in Texas and put on a memorable performance.
Licis will certainly be present at upcoming strongman events to continue to put up big numbers. When healthy, there is no doubt that he is one of the top competitors in the sport.
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2021 Rogue Invitational Strongman Contest: Martins Licis Finishes As Champion
Martins Licis was able to take home the title at the 2021 Rogue Invitational Strongman Contest.
Martin Licis proved superior over the weekend during the 2021 Rogue Invitational. Some of the top strongmen in the world gathered in Round Rock, TX and competed in five events to see who would be crowned champion. In the end, it was one of the former World’s Strongest Man competition winners who took home the prize.
Licis was not the only former WSM winner in the competition. The 2019 winner was able to outlast the two previous champions. Tom Stoltman, who was the WSM champion in 2021, finished second while 2020 WSM Oleksii Novikov finished with the bronze medal. Novikov was on a roll with three victories already this year and one second-place finish. Now, he can add another top-three finish to his resume.
For Licis, this was his first competition since the 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic as he was recovering from injuries. A force in the sport, Licis proved that he is still a force and is fully back from any injuries that have been suffered. There is no better return than a first-place finish against some of the other top competitors in the world.
All competitors competed in five different events and were fighting for placement to split a total pool of $1,436,638. By finishing in first place, Licis took home $133,351, which is the largest winning in the history of the sport. Stoleman claimed $66,601 while Novikov earned $39,3991 for his third-place finish.
The full results have been released and you can checkout how the entire competition played out below!
2021 Rogue Invitational Results
Overall
Martins Licis — 45 points
Tom Stoltman — 42 point
Oleksii Novikov — 34 points
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 29.5 points
JF Caron — 28 points
Rob Kearney — 26 points
Brian Shaw — 23 points
Luke Stoltman — 22 points
Mikhail Shivlyakov — 13.5 points
Jerry Pritchett — 12 points
Elephant Bar Deadlift
This event kicked off the competition where athletes were to complete the heaviest lift they could. The order of lifts went based on the weights that were chosen by the men. JF Caron took first place in the first event. Brian Shaw finished fourth but was forced to skip him third and final lift after a hamstring injury.
JF Caron — 420 kilograms (926 pounds)
Tom Stoltman — 413 kilograms (911 pounds)
Martins Licis — 410 kilograms (906 pounds)
Brain Shaw — 400 kilograms (881 pounds)
Rob Kearney — 397.5 kilograms (876 pounds)
Oleksii Novikov — 390 kilograms (861 pounds)
Jerry Pritchett — 388 kilograms (856 pounds)
Luke Stoltman — 383.5 kilograms (846 pounds)
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — no successful lift (T-ninth)
Mikhail Shivlyakov — no successful lift (T-ninth)
Cyr Dumbbell Ladder
Mateusz Kieliszkowski holds the world record for the heaviest dumbbell lift at 150kg (3330.7lb) but this was an event based on speed. Athletes had to lift five dumbbells overhead in the fastest time possible. The dumbbells weighed 253, 274, 280, 290, and 300 pounds. Novikov was the only competitor to complete all five lifts and did so in just over a minute.
Oleksii Novikov — five dumbbells in one minute, five seconds
Martins Licis — three dumbbells in 37 seconds
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — three dumbbells in one minute
Brian Shaw — two dumbbells in 21 seconds
Tom Stoltman — two dumbbells in 28 seconds
Rob Kearney — two dumbbells in 29 seconds
Luke Stoltman — one dumbbell in eight seconds
Mikhail Shivlyakov — one dumbbell in seven seconds
JF Caron — one dumbbell in nine seconds
Jerry Pritchett — no successful lift
Wheel of Pain
The Wheel of Pain is a behemoth that weights 20,000 pounds. Made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger, athletes are required to turn the wheel as far as possible in one minute. Each competitor was given 60 seconds and in the end, Stoltman moved it furthest at just over 89 feet.
Tom Stoltman — 89 feet, three inches
Martins Licis — 85 feet, six inches
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 83 feet, six inches
Oleksii Novikov — 76 feet, 3 inches
Luke Stoltman — 73 feet, nine inches
Rob Kearney — 63 feet, three inches
Mikhail Shivlyakov — 55 feet, nine inches
Brian Shaw — 54 feet, nine inches
Jerry Pritchett — 50 feet, nine inches
JF Caron — 29 feet, six inches
Timber Yoke Carry/Overhead Log Press Medley
The athletes had a two and a half minute time limit to complete this event. They were required to carry a 455kg (1,000lb) yoke a distance of 50 feet before pressing a 163kg (360lb) log overhead three times. The fastest time determined the winner and it was Kieliszkowski, who defeated Licis by three seconds.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 0:41.74
Martins Licis — 0:44.70
Tom Stoltman — 0:52.06
JF Caron — 0:56.03
Oleksii Novikov — 1:05.51
Brian Shaw — 1:37.83
Luke Stoltman — two reps on the log in 37 seconds
Rob Kearney — one rep on the log in 27 seconds
Mikhail Shivlyakov — yoke carry in 50 seconds
Jerry Pritchett — no distance credited
Inver Stone Over Hitching Post
This is another event with a time limit — this time two minutes. Athletes had to lift the oddly-shaped stones over a 50-inch high log. The stones weighed 275, 300, 365, 400, and 420 pounds. Heading into this event, Licis needed to place at least second to win the competition and he ended it with a win. Licis completed the five stones nearly six seconds faster than Stoltman, who is known as “King of Stones.” The inver stones are a bit different than Atlas because of their shape.
Martins Licis — five stones in 24.45 seconds
Tom Stoltman — five stones in 30.08 seconds
JF Caron — five stones in 43.51 seconds
Oleksii Novikov — four stones in 1:04.5 seconds
Rob Kearney — four stones in 33.4 seconds
Luke Stoltman — three stones in 17.6 seconds
Jerry Pritchett — two stones in 13.3 seconds
Mikhail Shivlyakov — two stones in 12.1 seconds
Mateusz Kieliszkowski — one stone in 9.4 seconds
Brian Shaw — no lifts
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Rapper Action Bronson Does Deadlifts With Strongman Martins Licis
Action Bronson and Martins Licis join forces for a truly epic and savage training session.
Sometimes worlds collide to produce a truly spectacular mixture. That is what we’re seeing with the collaboration between rapper Action Bronson and 2019 World’s Strongest Man Martins Licis.
Action Bronson, once known purely for his hip hop stylings, love of marijuana, and insatiable appetite has added fitness into his repertoire. After losing 130lbs the rapper shows no signs of slowing down as he continues his fitness journey, pushing the envelope at every turn.
Ever since deciding to embark on his fitness journey, Action Bronson has transformed himself. No longer an out of shape connoisseur of all things decadent, the rapper has completely embraced hard training with gusto. While he may still indulge in some incredible foods from time to time, Action Bronson has shown a true dedication to improving his health and wellness.
Major Transformation
MONDAY MASSACRE OF THE EGO. 3 ROUNDS TO END IT OFF. 70lb 45lb 40lb 35lb BREAK THE FLOOR.
It’s clear that the rapper is on a mission, one that continues to transform him both physically and mentally.
Action Bronson has lost upwards of 130lbs since starting his weight loss journey. He has pushed himself to heights he never could have imagined before. The rapper explained to Joe Rogan how his change in mindset led him to who he’s become today. It was clearly no easy road.
As he continues to push himself one day at a time, Action Bronson has been challenging himself to train with some of the best athletes in the world. One of those top tier athletes is 2019 World’s Strongest Man Martins Licis.
One of the strongest humans on earth, Martins Licis knows a thing or two about strength training. Recently the strongman collaborated with Action Bronson for an intense training session.
The rapper would end up doing back training as well as deadlifts with Licis.
EPIC training day with @bambambaklava@bigscboy and @orlandogb72 (YouTube video coming soon)! Y’all are monsters! (Note, I had a sick and strategic angle in this pic, Big Boy is way wider than me ?) — First video: 150lb (68kg) bentover dumbbell rows for 30 repetitions ? Second video: 5sec eccentric (no floor sound) 495lb (225kg) deadlifts for a smooth easy 10. Feeling good!
For the full training video click here.
It’s truly inspiration to see how far Action Bronson has gone to transform his physique. There’s no telling how far he could go on this fitness journey.
What do you think of the continued transformation of Action Bronson?
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Martins Licis to Host Behind The Scenes Look at 2021 World’s Strongest Man
Martins Licis is playing host at a behind the scenes event for this year’s World’s Strongest Man.
It appears that 2019 World’s Strongest Man champion Martins Licis is taking on a new role in his strongman career. The 2019 champ is set to be a behind the scenes host of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man alongside Nick English.
The World’s Strongest Man is sure to be an interesting experience this year. The competition will again feature the best strongman competitors in the game. These are literally some of the strongest human beings walking the Earth today.
The World’s Strongest Man is a lens to see these men perform feats of strength in a manner that no other strength sport can provide. The storylines are already developing for the show taking place in Sacramento, California. One of those storylines is if the young Oleksii Novikov can repeat this year.
Novikov is one of the youngest champions to win the World’s Strongest Man. It will be intriguing to see if he can pull off another victory in 2021. But besides the competition itself, another storyline has been developing.
2019 World’s Strongest Man Martins Licis will host a behind the scenes look at the 2021 show.
Taking On A New Role
Adding his name to the list of World’s Strongest Man champions in 2019, Martins Licis has since been sitting on the sidelines for quite some time now. Injuries and the global health crisis have kept him out of competition, but he’s been spending his time wisely. Now it appears that he has a new gig and that’s hosting the behind the scenes look at this year’s WSM.
So does taking this new gig mean that Martins Licis is hanging it up? According to the 2019 champ, that’s far from the case.
“After competing for many years, putting in the work and being in the grind, I’m grateful to sit back and support World’s Strongest Man as part of the online show this year,” said Licis. “Make no mistake, I’ll be coming back soon to smash some weights and take back the throne! However in the meantime, I’m excited to see who the champion will be, and which athletes will rise in this battle against gravity.”
“World’s Strongest Man: BACKSTAGE LIVE presented by SBD” is set to premiere on Thursday, June 3, 2021 along with a preview show. Daily coverage will follow from there covering the events of the 2021 WSM.
What do you think of Martins Licis and his new hosting role? Will you be tuning into the 2021 World’s Strongest Man?
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