Arkády Ultim8 DownMall 2012

by Fullface Productions
Feb 9, 2012 at 8:59

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On Saturday the 28th of January, Prague was host to the fourth edition of Arkady Ultim8 Downmall. This year in the mall - Arkady Pankrac. The race was attended by 30 professional riders specializing in three different disciplines – fourcross, downhill and freestyle. After two qualification runs only 15 riders get in a third and final run. At the end of the day the fastest rider was Tomas Slavik, second place took current world 4X champion Michal Prokop, third was Jakub Riha.

1. Tomas Slavik (27.86 sek)
2. Michal Prokop (28.19 sek)
3. Jakub Riha (28.38 sek)
4. Kamil Tatarkovic (29.02 sek)
5. Michael Mechura (29.04 sek)

photo DAVID VEPREK

To make the whole event even more attractive, organizators did special contest for freestyle riders – Dakine best trick. Each rider has three runs to do his best trick from finish drop. More than a thousand spectators witnessed this spectacle of nohanders, no foot can cans, 360 x-ups and the winning double tailwhip by bmx rider Vilibald Vitek.

Photo: David Veprek
Video: FULLFACE PRODUCTIONS
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113 Comments

  • + 102
flag benG88 (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:07)
 they should have one of those in every mall. the world would be a happier place Smile
  • + 28
flag sniper101 (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:09)
 Why does this look sooooo ridiculously fun?
  • + 12
flag kylepape (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:18)
 i bet he was hating on the short travel when he dropped to flat
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flag octalex1 (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
 i cant take these downmall races seriously .. they are pointless and stupid doesnt even look fun .
  • + 42
flag scott-townes (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:22)
 Hey man, just because you don't have the skills to complete the course doesn't give you a reason to hate on it.
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flag kylepape (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:44) (Below Threshold) show comment
 octalex what do you ride scooters or something ya i guess downmall races would be pointless and stupid on a little pink scooter
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flag octalex1 (Feb 9, 2012 at 21:00) (Below Threshold) show comment
 im just saying i like my downhill on a mountain like it has always been . flat pedaling and riding down stairs is not my style . idk about every one else but i like to rip through berms and rock gardens
  • + 6
flag Rider656 (Feb 9, 2012 at 21:15)
 Oops, I ment to give octuplet a neg prop, not pos. This is a sweet event, I would enter!
  • + 20
flag Blueberrymuffin (Feb 9, 2012 at 23:30)
 Rider656 I got you covered Wink
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flag livewire711 (Feb 10, 2012 at 2:07)
 that looks proper fun !! B-)
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flag SHARK555 Plus (Feb 10, 2012 at 2:52)
 tryed to talk to someone at my local mall, said it would leave to many scuff marks. I would scrap them all off myself if they'd do one, id even be tempted to get some people to make it happen.
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  • + 89
flag jthefoo (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:10)
 While my girlfriend shops, I shred!
  • + 8
flag shredstatus (Feb 10, 2012 at 16:16)
 Wow jake i didn't know your gopro could shop?!?!?!
  • + 2
flag joeMFreed (Feb 10, 2012 at 22:21)
 multitaskin at its finest!
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flag bikerguy222 (Feb 11, 2012 at 13:34)
 hahahaha jake you wish you had a girlfriend!
  • + 1
flag jthefoo (Feb 11, 2012 at 15:33)
 The only girl I have is my bike haha
  • + 1
flag shredstatus (Feb 19, 2012 at 17:16)
 Your right hand doesnt count as a bike...
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flag bikerguy222 (Feb 19, 2012 at 21:02)
 JILL
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flag konabike4321 (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:06)
 I wish my mall was big enough to do that in. I would just do it for fun and out run the rent-a-cops
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flag jthefoo (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:10) (Below Threshold) show comment
 haha wtf is a "rent-a-cop"???
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flag wolfe38 (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:05)
 Simply put it is literally a rented cop, but unimportant mall security guards are commonly referred to as "rent-a-cops." They think the have the power of a real cop though and usually take their job way too seriously, and are commonly disrespected by everyone around. Low wages and horrible hours make this job ideal to the fat and lazy.
  • + 6
flag bikerguy222 (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:18)
 Mall Cop FTW... everyone was thinking it...
  • + 1
flag jthefoo (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:36)
 why so much hate?
  • + 4
flag kylepape (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:48)
 mall cops are in a league of there own
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flag lstanners (Feb 10, 2012 at 0:35)
 How do I become a rentacop, sounds like a sweet gig! :oP
  • + 2
flag Worm-Burner (Feb 11, 2012 at 1:29)
 Can you rent-a-cop to dance for you?...in little blue pants...?
  • + 1
flag wolfe38 (Feb 11, 2012 at 8:39)
 i'm sure you could. they'll do anything to be "important." thats why they're mall cops in the first place.
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  • + 22
flag DBomberMan (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:18)
 why dont they do this in the USA? We got some massive friggin malls in this country.
  • + 7
flag scott-townes (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:25)
 Liability, insurance costs and I bet all the store owners would bitch about it pretty hard because people seem to love to do that towards bikes here... Frown

Imagine seeing one at the Mall of America though?? That'd be so insane.
  • + 8
flag Nkevin90 (Feb 9, 2012 at 21:59)
 Yeah man, we're a country run by sue-happy and terrified-of-being-sued, overweight bike-haters. I would kill to be a part of an event like this, but it'd never happen in the states.
  • + 3
flag zire (Feb 10, 2012 at 11:09)
 Oh PLEASE Smile Not even you believe what you're saying. You also have Vegas, where a "down-mall" might only get rejected for actually not being crazy enough, and you have (for example) Red Bull, who are keen on supporting events that have 1/100th of the brand promotion potential of a downhill race in a shopping mall. I remind that these are the people who don't hesitate to invest into a freeride event in a desert in Utah. A thing like that couldn't land on more fertile soil. All it takes is for some energetic mind to pick up the idea, look for the right place and then just do it. Once it's demonstrated than under proper management, nothing gets broken and nobody dies nor gets sued, these could be popping up everywhere.
  • + 4
flag scott-townes (Feb 10, 2012 at 16:15)
 Zire, there's a difference between BLM land and a shopping mall. It may seem like we're kidding but you're forgetting that in this country people have sued for spilling coffee on themselves, robbers suing homeowners because they got injured while breaking into houses and this... http://americaswatchtower.com/2010/11/26/new-hampshire-man-jailed-for-defending-his-property/

That last one irks me a ton because I'm from NH and we own a gravel pit so trespassing is taken VERY seriously.

Sorry if that was a bit serious but the U.S. is so ass backwards that it's infuriating. Smile
  • + 2
flag MrBIGblunts420 (Feb 10, 2012 at 16:49)
 Zire I wish it were so but Nkevin is right on the money. We have more lawyers per capita than doctors, which should tell you something...
  • + 1
flag wolfe38 (Feb 11, 2012 at 8:41)
 Americans are bitches. Simply put.
  • + 3
flag DBomberMan (Feb 11, 2012 at 11:27)
 ^^ correction. Conservative Americans are bitches. They are the ones that ruin all the fun and F with the rest of the world. We're not all bad.
  • + 1
flag zire (Feb 15, 2012 at 15:36)
 Still, your nation is enormous and there's hundreds upon hundreds of malls to consider. There *will* be one manager that won't have his head up his ass, lawsuits or not. And not even your legal system could harm him if he'd make the participants (and organizers) sign a document proclaiming that their health, and whatever (and whomever) they damage, is their sole responsiblity. It IS possible, period. Smile
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  • + 17
flag Rambo1501 (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:05)
 You can't over shoot that drop, oh else your f*cked
  • + 34
flag SpencerStevens (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:11)
 But apparently you can double whip it...
  • + 3
flag Nkevin90 (Feb 9, 2012 at 21:57)
 Can't over or under shoot!
  • + 1
flag MrDuck (Feb 9, 2012 at 23:38)
 Actually guys have either under-shot (took the edge of the landing, then head straight to the ground, didn't look too good but he's ok), and over-shot it..they've somehow managed to survive, but I sure wouldn't like to try Big Grin
  • + 1
flag bxxer-rider (Feb 10, 2012 at 11:22)
 nice to see the drop that cracked another glory......
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  • + 14
flag turco999 (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:39)
 Edmonton Mall would be perfect for this event...
  • + 13
flag randy-karr (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:58)
 Start in the theatre, down the stairs, gap Booster Juice to the pirate ship, step up to the bridge, continue on to a drop down into Bourbon Street, sprint to Galaxy Land (too many obstacles / lines to hit up in there to list), double back and head to the water park ending with a massive kicker into the wave pool!
  • + 5
flag joelNZdh (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:29)
 Wow. What a mall you have there.
  • + 1
flag mountguitars (Feb 9, 2012 at 22:00)
 and then it ends to a drop in the swimming pool. edmonton mall would be perfect!
  • + 1
flag nothingbetter (Feb 9, 2012 at 22:19)
 you can't forget a jump into the ice palace and gapping the whale! Joel, this mall is amazing. Google "west edmonton mall"
  • + 1
flag assfault (Feb 9, 2012 at 22:54)
 Octalex1: If you are going to insult somebody, do so with proper grammar. Your comment removes all doubt that you are, in fact, a dolt.
  • + 1
flag Cuadrinator (Feb 9, 2012 at 23:02)
 Is bigger than my city
  • + 4
flag SHARK555 Plus (Feb 10, 2012 at 2:54)
 oh god, edmonton mall? that would be an enduro event for sure.
  • + 2
flag thegofastguy (Feb 11, 2012 at 16:50)
 or just drop the bungee jumping drop. bungee rope optional.
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  • + 8
flag sergio07350z (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:11)
 In San Bernardino at my local mall...........my bike and gear would get stolen by crazzy tweakers. Frown
  • + 4
flag ridefreeride (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:01)
 haha yep that sounds like San Bernardino
  • + 1
flag Rider656 (Feb 9, 2012 at 21:21)
 No offense, but Iike to call it San Bern a do do!
  • + 1
flag ridefreeride (Feb 9, 2012 at 22:46)
 lol
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  • + 7
flag btbolin (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:37)
 How do you case that drop? Guy in the yellow needs to get his shit straight.
  • - 2
flag octalex1 (Feb 9, 2012 at 21:03)
 i guess he got more balls then u. cuz u sure wouldent do it
  • + 3
flag Rider656 (Feb 9, 2012 at 21:19)
 
  • + 1
flag mountguitars (Feb 9, 2012 at 22:01)
 gotta agree. it looks as if its pretty easy to over shoot the ramp. the guy cased it from the start.
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  • + 7
flag trailchef (Feb 9, 2012 at 23:49)
 nice, too bad Jake and Elwood didn't show.
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  • + 1
flag pinkrobe (Feb 10, 2012 at 16:12)
 "Way Downtown" Enduro through the +15 in Calgary! Start at the Bay, through to Bankers Hall, up and back across into TD, north to James Short and a loop through Bow Valley Square, back to TD, through Holt Renfrew, past the cows in Centennial Parkade, finish up on the far side of Husky. Afterparty at Commonwealth! Big Grin
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  • + 2
flag ridefreeride (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:02)
 Ever since I first heard about this a few years back I have always wanted one of the malls in my area to do this. Its to bad that it will never happen in Ca. Frown
  • - 2
flag btbolin (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:11)
 And the reason it wont happen is because of all the f*ckin liberals in this state/country. Did you hear they just outlawed footballs and frisbees on the beaches in one county. Ridiculous.
  • + 1
flag scott-townes (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:26)
 ^ Bipartisanship is the tool of the stupid.
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  • + 3
flag mad666 (Feb 10, 2012 at 1:56)
 Аркадий даунмолл? ))) Нормальное такое название
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flag pbuser102331 Plus (Feb 10, 2012 at 2:36)
 Perfect way to spend your day when your missus spends 8 hours in the shops.
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flag sauven (Feb 10, 2012 at 11:01)
 Haha, this race is just like my dream i had a week back where I set up a downhill run in my "multiple" story house. dreams never make sense do they.
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  • + 2
flag theflyingdiablo (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:09)
 I wanna see the rent a cops at my mall try this on their Segways.....
Bike-1
Segway -0
  • + 1
flag litldwnhilrsc (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:51)
 i agree. LOL
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flag Protour (Feb 9, 2012 at 23:23)
 What is the tallest mall in the world? Thats where it should happen next time.
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  • + 0
flag k-produxions (Feb 10, 2012 at 3:49)
 flag octalex1 (8 hours ago) (Below Threshold) show comment
i cant take these downmall races seriously .. they are pointless and stupid doesnt even look fun .

dude no, youre a towel
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  • + 2
flag mickeydesadist2 (Feb 10, 2012 at 2:34)
 Limeridge Mall in Hamilton would be good for that. Not enough stoners in the food court though for obstacles.
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flag jthefoo (Feb 11, 2012 at 15:37)
 Stone Ridge mall Pleasonton California, bikers will take the mall by surprise. Be there or be square!!!
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  • + 2
flag DH-85 (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:10)
 ufff... nothing like that every happens near me
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flag TremblayBKer (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:04)
 same... my city hates bikers.
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flag dirtjumper787 (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:58)
 next year it needs to be in the mall of america!!!
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flag docr14 (Feb 10, 2012 at 0:15)
 The security in the mall will kick me if I try to do it Smile
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flag SeanC1 (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:03)
 2nd Floor- Hot Topic, Cinnabon, Massive Step-Down . . .
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  • + 2
flag Marzocchi-Matty66 (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:34)
 holy shit! pause at 2:02!!!
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flag bigb73 (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:49)
 OTB!!!
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flag HaroBMXer (Feb 10, 2012 at 21:11)
 Anybody know what the song is called? Love the idea too! Should do one at Metrotown in Vancouver!
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  • + 1
flag AAAustin (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:04)
 I would have just stopped by the Oakley store and grabbed myself some nice shades then continued on with my ride
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  • + 1
flag chayes1 (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:55)
 Mega DROP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag kruizerking (Feb 9, 2012 at 22:34)
 That's what I call a day at the mall!!!!!!!!!
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flag rzadigi (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:25)
 riding would be the only reason I'd ever want to be in a shopping mall.
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flag Solman (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:17)
 Supermotard Glory - wuhrrd.
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flag bok-CZ (Feb 10, 2012 at 3:01)
 best was the dude on bmx Smile
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flag climbergirl (Feb 12, 2012 at 9:25)
 Entertainment while we shop! What a great way to go shopping!
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flag sli4mer (Feb 15, 2012 at 8:26)
 whats is the song poeple.please.
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flag jedras (Feb 10, 2012 at 0:29)
 dobra trasa ! szczególnie ten gapik przed stolikiem.
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flag MtTaylor (Feb 11, 2012 at 15:27)
 I have a new appreciation for malls
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flag FSJHunter (Feb 10, 2012 at 21:56)
 WAY better than West Edmonton Mall! Smile
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  • + 0
flag nico100 (Feb 10, 2012 at 0:38)
 Slavik, like Prokop is now one of the GOAT.
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  • + 0
flag fenitz (Feb 10, 2012 at 0:49)
 best MTB arena ... ever !!!
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flag haitman (Feb 10, 2012 at 8:10)
 look like a good party event. nice
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flag TotesRidic (Feb 10, 2012 at 0:11)
 Why haven't we done this in BC? Metrotown or Pacific Center...?
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  • + 0
flag Arnoodles (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:13)
 I am so stoked on this big mac!
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flag callumm (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:52)
 Yeah bro!
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flag apenflexor (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:53)
 I want to do this so bad now
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flag Banchorybiker (Feb 10, 2012 at 8:32)
 Thats one way to escape the winter weather!
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flag nightmareterror (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:56)
 Malls are never this cool..
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flag chunkymcpot (Feb 9, 2012 at 18:39)
 thats crazy awesome
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flag oakrunbike (Feb 9, 2012 at 19:27)
 definitely crazy awesome!!!!
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flag socommk23 (Feb 10, 2012 at 1:19)
 Its a shopping center!
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flag streetmountainpark (Feb 11, 2012 at 11:48)
 Ridiculous!
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flag skandy26 (Feb 11, 2012 at 0:58)
 Great action !!!
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flag Two2tits (Feb 10, 2012 at 10:16)
 I wonder if the Trafford centre would allow that! I'm thinking no
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flag Beerswe (Feb 10, 2012 at 18:01)
 That looks awesome! That jump looks a bit scary in the end :p
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flag boo86 (Feb 10, 2012 at 0:20)
 Good to see the hardtails representing !!
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flag freakzoide (Feb 10, 2012 at 1:31)
 Wasn't the guy that won it riding a HT?
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flag Lucas-Alcalde (Feb 10, 2012 at 10:58)
 thats awesome!!! haha
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flag jmenau2 (Feb 10, 2012 at 8:02)
 Last jump is great.
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flag mrkevvzime (Feb 10, 2012 at 2:51)
 i was there Smile
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flag cosmas92 (Feb 10, 2012 at 15:48)
 VOD
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