Nitro Circus Live’s Travis Pastrana, Josh Sheehan and Gregg Duffy Make Action Sports History With Huge FMX World Firsts

Pastrana Stomps Superman Double Backflip, Sheehan Pulls Heel Clicker Double Backflip and Duffy Lands Double Frontflip All in One Record-Breaking Night!

May 16, 2016 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nitro Circus Live tore up the history books Saturday, May 14 in Brisbane, Australia with a spectacular show that took freestyle motocross (FMX) to the next level. The legendary Travis Pastrana, champion rider Josh Sheehan and motocross racer Gregg Duffyall landed massive world firsts that redefined what is possible in the discipline. Click here for footage of these barrier-breaking feats.

“I haven’t felt that type of energy in a crowd since X Games 2006 [when Travis landed world’s first double and won the gold, shocking the world]. That was without a doubt, one of the biggest nights in action sports history.”

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The great Travis Pastrana led from the front on this historic night. He was first to hit the new, double sized takeoff ramp and attempted the world’s first Superman double backflip.

On his first attempt, Pastrana got the trick around on two wheels, but failed to ride out. Despite getting battered and bruised by that attempt, he went straight backstage and, without a moment’s hesitation, hurled himself back at the steepest freestyle ramp ever built and sent the crowd into a complete fever by perfectly landing and riding out of the world’s biggest new freestyle trick, a double backflip Superman.

Pastrana’s heroics were enough to convince Josh Sheehan, already the first rider on the planet to land a motorcycle triple backflip and the only man in the world currently performing the double backflip, to take the double to an entirely new, previously unthinkable level: adding a heel click while in the middle of the first of his two rotations. The packed house leaped to their feet and went absolutely ballistic after Sheehan came back down to earth.

Gregg Duffy’s landmark double frontflip is quite simply the biggest trick in FMX. It also is arguably the most dangerous, as fellow Nitro Circus teammate Bruce Cook knows first-hand. (Cook crashed on his 2014 attempt, fracturing his vertebrae, and became a paraplegic). Duffy, a longtime friend of Travis, trained for weeks at his Maryland, USA Pastranaland complex preparing for an opportunity to make history. When the moment came, Duffy stepped up in epic fashion, stomping the double front with almost perfect execution and riding away. Duffy was then absolutely mobbed by his fellow athletes and, in an incredibly touching moment, Duffy rode over to Bruce Cook where the two shared an extremely emotional and tearful embrace.

Afterwards Pastrana, the world’s greatest extreme sports athlete, said unequivocally, “I haven’t felt that type of energy in a crowd since X Games 2006 [when Travis landed world’s first double and won the gold, shocking the world]. That was without a doubt, one of the biggest nights in action sports history.”

Tour veterans consider Saturday night, Nitro Circus Live’s 205^th performance, the greatest show in the global phenomenon’s 6-year history. Nitro Circus CEO and Creative Director Mike Porra went even further, saying, “We’ve just seen the biggest night in the last decade of action sports, if not ever. This has been three years in the making for Travis and it shows the guys’ unwavering courage and commitment to progression.”

Even though 2016 is just now approaching the halfway point, it is already Nitro Circus Live’s biggest year yet. For the first time ever, the Nitro crew is touring multiple territories simultaneously. A month into an extensive North American trek, with over 40 dates in first-time markets across the United States and Canada, Nitro Circus Live also recently kicked off its 10^th Anniversary tour in Australia, celebrating the Aussie release of the hit DVD series that started it all. Tours of UK, Ireland and France will follow in June and July.

For Nitro Circus Live tickets, tour updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more, go to nitrocircus.live. Follow Nitro Circus on Twitter: @nitrocircus and Facebook:www.facebook.com/NitroCircus.

About Nitro Circus

Named #22 on Forbes magazine’s 2015 list of America’s Most Promising Companies, Nitro Circus continues to position itself as the world’s leading youth action sports & entertainment brand. From humble beginnings in 2003 – with Jeremy Rawle, Gregg Godfrey and extreme sports superstar Travis Pastrana producing DVDs from a Utah garage — to a smash TV series which has aired in over 60 countries, Nitro Circus has exploded to global popularity. In 2012, Nitro Circus: The Movie, featuring cast members from the hit television series, was released in cinemas worldwide. In 2015, Nitro Circus announced a partnership with NBC Sports Ventures. The multi-year strategic alliance will feature TV specials and series programming airing nationally in the U.S. on NBC and NBCSN as well as streamed on NBC Sports Live Extra.

The TV show was transformed by current CEO and action sports industry guru Michael Porra into a must-see live event in 2010, creating the global touring phenomenon that is Nitro Circus Live. Since its inaugural Australian trek six years ago, the show has travelled the globe, obliterating box office records and cultivating a legion of diehard fans. Nitro Circus has now rolled across five continents, blown away over two million fans and sold-out shows in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, the Middle East and South Africa. After close to 100 shows globally in 2015 and with a packed 2016 touring schedule on the books, Nitro Circus is the world’s most successful action sports touring brand.

Contacts

For Nitro Circus
Greg Terlizzi
greg@nitrocircus.com

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EXTREME SPORTS – FISE MONTPELLIER

The next edition of the International Festival of Extreme Sports will held from May 4th to 8th, 2016 in Montpellier, on the Rives du Lez and Basin Jacques Coeur.

The FISE Montpellier is the largest extreme sports event in Europe, with riders coming from the 4 corners of the world, true champions in their class who travel continents to assert their supremacy.

These athletes defy gravity by rollerblading, skateboarding, BMX, wakeboarding, freestyle motocross, on land, in the air and on the water… Each year, qualifications and breathtaking finals and initiations for the public…

A show with more than a thousand amateurs who come to compete with the biggest names and more than 550,000 spectators!

The disciplines competing are BMX, Skate, Roller, and also wakeboarding, Mountainbike, Slackline, scooter…

A great atmosphere, an official evening with invited DJs and many events throughout the five days.

Where ?
Rives du Lez / bassin Jacques Coeur
34000 Montpellier

The Festival International des Sports Extremes (FISE) gathers the best international riders over 5 days of insanity, with nearly 25 different competitions in skateboard, inline skate, mountain bike, BMX and wakeboard. With a unique competition format open to both pros, amateur, junior and women riders, the event is free to attend for the public. Come to Montpellier from May 4-8 and watch the champions of today and tomorrow ride all day long and come celebrate the 20^th edition of the FISE with us!

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Wings For Life World Run

Running for those who can't
WHEN AND WHERE?
May 8, 2016 at 11am UTC worldwide in 34 official locations worldwide or going it alone using the Selfie
Run app with its virtual Catcher Car
WHAT AGAIN!?
The Catcher Car, the moving finish line, chases runners and wheelchair participants until just the two
Global Champions are left running.
WHO?
Anyone of any ability who enjoys having fun. From beginners to elite athletes. No previous experience
required, no running ability needed – just register and run against the world.
THE CHARITY
Millions of people worldwide are paralysed due to a traumatic spinal cord injury. Each year, more than
250,000 people have car accidents, slips and falls, the main causes, that result in spinal cord injury. It
can happen to anyone at any time. Spinal cord injury means more than being unable to walk. It is one of
the most devastating injuries and has a number of health-related complications, like chronic pain or
bowel and bladder dysfunction.
Wings for Life is a not-for-profit foundation that funds life-changing research projects and clinical trials at
renowned universities and institutes worldwide. 100% of all entry fees and all donations raised through
fundraising campaigns go directly to cutting-edge spinal cord research projects around the globe. Red
Bull covers the costs for the Wings for Life World Run.
COMPETE THE WORLD
The Wings for Life World Run is a truly global running event. On May 8, 2016, in 34 official locations
worldwide or using the free Selfie Run app, runners and wheelchair users start at exactly the same time
– 11am UTC – no matter if it’s day or night, spring or autumn where they are.
RELEASE THE CATCHER CAR
There is no finish line, no set distance to cover, no set time to beat. Thirty minutes after the global start
signal, the Catcher Car starts chasing the participants. From 11.30am UTC, the race is on to stay ahead
of the Catcher Car for as long as possible. When the Catcher Car passes the runner, his or her race is
over. The last one running is the Global Champion. Simple as that!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Your networking power and social voice is big! HUGE! Please use it to spread the word and inspire as
many people as possible to run for those who can’t.
SIGN UP FOR AN OFFICIAL LOCATION
at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com and set an amazing example.
RAISE OR DONATE MONEY
Set up a fundraising campaign at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com and ask for sponsors: ‘Help me help
Wings for Life find a cure for spinal cord injury. Every penny goes directly to vital spinal cord research.’
Or simple use the donate now button.
BE A SELFIE RUNNER
If you can’t make it to an official location, download the Wings for Life World Run Selfie Run app, free,
and commit to running as far as you can, wherever you are on May 8, 2016, at 11am UTC. Run
somewhere totally new or on your favourite home trail – anywhere you want, outside. Share your training
and your race with your community.
TALK UP A STORM
Mention the Wings for Life World Run whenever you’re interviewed and whenever you have a chance to
share it. Let’s flood the media for a great cause.
BUILD A TEAM
Whether you are part of the race or not, you can create a team and build it big. Get your followers to join
your team. Challenge your friends and rivals to create their own teams: ‘My team is getting bigger by the
day – what about yours? Join us www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com’.
Who will top your Team Run ranking?
GET SOCIAL
Update your Facebook page, your Twitter feed – all your social networks – as you prepare for May 8,
2016: ‘Great training session for the #WingsforLife #WorldRun. Are you ready yet?’
Follow us, then regularly share and retweet our social content from
www.facebook.com/WingsForLifeWorldRun
www.twitter.com/wflworldrun
www.youtube.com/wingsforlifeworldrun

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ROSELAND WAKE PARK

OPENING APRIL 29TH FOR THE 2016 SEASON!

Roseland Wake Park is the first full-sized Cable Wakeboarding Park in the Northeast. The full-size Cable Wakeboarding System pulls up to nine riders in a continuous loop that stretches over 2,100 feet long. Riders of all skill levels can enjoy the full-size cable as all the obstacles (i.e. ramps and rails) are positioned off to the side and riders can choose which, if any, obstacles they would like to ride.

In addition to our full-size Cable Wakeboard Park, they also have a two-tower practice cable, an inflatable obstacle course and an area for stand up paddleboarding. The Lil Bro Practice Cable is perfect for beginners because of the one-on-one coaching environment that enables a better learning experience. Each new rider will start on the practice cable until they get comfortable on the board.

Roseland Wake Park’s AquaGlide Park is an inflatable obstacle course that can hold up to 55 people at once. The obstacle course includes slides, balance beams, jungle hims, a water trampoline and more. AquaGlide Park is a great way to have fun on the water. AquaGlide events can also be booked for only $10 per person. The west end of the lake is designated for Stand Up Paddleboarding. They offer stand up paddleboard rentals and lessons at the park. All activities at Roseland Wake Park are suitable for everyone ages 5 and up. roselandwakepark.com

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2016 BMX HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

It’s slated to be one of the biggest days for BMX in 2016: On Saturday night, June 11th in Chula Vista, Ca., the National Hall of Fame will induct six new legends of the sport into the famed hall.  All of this will take place just hours after the U.S. BMX Olympic Trials where the second U.S. Athlete to represent the United States will be decided!

Please join us in welcoming the following six inductees in to the BMX HoF Class of 2016:

PIONEER RACER: LEE MEDLIN

Known to the BMX world as Pedalin’ Lee Medlin, this year’s Pioneer inductee began his BMX quest at the world famous Corona Raceway downhill track and quickly became one of the riders to beat in his class. From the age of 13 to 18, Medlin was a Nationally-ranked Top-3 Am in the NBA and multi-time Grands Champion. Perhaps his biggest accomplishment was doubling at the Jag BMX World Championships in 1981 – winning both 16x and the 14 over Trophy Dash. When he turned Pro in 1983 – now riding for Kuwahara, Lee would be considered a contender for “Rookie Pro of the Year.” As one of the original members of the GT Factory team, “Pedalin’ Medlin” inspired many a BMX racer and motivated his competition to up the their game.

In mid-80’s BMX, you either stepped up to Lee’s level – or got left behind.

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RACER: TERRY TENETTE

With a “thumbs-up” pose every time a camera was pointed his direction, Terry Tenette became well known for his trademark styles and moves. Known by all as “Mr. T,” the San Jose native brought a full-pull wheelie-the-entire-track riding style to racing. In fact, he might even be credited for inventing the term “pull.”

Another Tenette trademark was running an extremely long 40-inch axle-to-axle wheelbase, to match his racing style. From running big gears with a sprocket protector, to wearing a weight belt, along with bringing back the long lost Nor.Cal. pride to 80’s and 90’s BMX, Terry was one of the most colorful characters in the sport.

After turning Pro in 1987, Mr. T went on to win three consecutive NBL National No.1 Pro titles (1990, 1991, 1992- the only Pro to ever do so in the NBL), and followed it up with a 1993 National No.1 Pro Cruiser Championship in ABA. Retiring from pro competition after 10 years, Terry had tallied up 90 AA-pro mains – scoring 11 wins out of his 25 podiums. But it would not be the last time the cycling world would hear his name – as Mr.T would go on to race track bikes in velodromes and compete in cyclo-cross events; as well as racing downhill and slalom mountain bikes, having World Cup results in all events.

There is no question that Terry Tenette is one impressive, well-rounded cyclist!

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INDUSTRY: JIM ALLEY 

As a big fan of anything that goes fast, Jim Alley founded Profile Racing in 1968 – originally as a race car chassis shop. But by 1978, Jim’s kids had began racing BMX and his venture into the bicycle industry was born. Having a background in auto racing, and being familiar with chromoly fabrication and lightweight aluminum components, it was inevitable that Jim the “BMX Dad” could improve on the current BMX products on the market. In 1980, Jim designed Profile’s first 3-piece chromoly tubular crank set with a 48 spline spindle  – which is now the industry standard. Coming from the race-car world, Alley knew that he needed a Factory Team consisting of some of the finest nationally ranked riders in the country, to ride, test and represent his products. He would go on to sponsor such superstars as Eric Rupe, Shelby James and Jud Ciancio, to name just a few.

Amazingly, Profile – under Jim’s guidance, has continued to manufacture all of their product line in-house in the U.S.A. – 100% American made in St. Petersburg, Florida, still to this day. In the early 90’s, Profile was responsible for bringing cassette hubs to the forefront of the BMX market; again, an industry standard.
Jim is still heavily involved in R&D and design of Profile products with the Elite line being their highest end product. ..and he still welds every pair of Elite cranks.

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FREESTYLER: DENNIS MCCOY

Few riders can claim to have had such an influence on every discipline and aspect of the modern freestyle scene, as Dennis “DMC” McCoy. Having honed his skills riding with his BMX Brigade on the streets of Kansas City in the early 80’s, he joined Haro Bikes as their first non-Californian recruit in 1984. After winning 4 consecutive AFA Masters events as an amateur in 1985, McCoy turned pro in March of 1986. He won the Overall at his debut pro event and finished the year ranked #1 in the Pro Overall and Pro Flatland categories.

Beginning with his rookie pro season in 1986, until the Overall category was eliminated at the end of the 1995 BS Series season, DMC was the top ranked overall rider for an entire decade (pun intended). McCoy is the only rider to hold pro championship titles in every Freestyle BMX discipline. Along with several BS belts, his varied championship titles include the 1990 2-Hip Meet the Street, 1992 ABA King of Dirt and 1995 King of Concrete, and 10 X Games medals (six in the U.S. and four International). Recognition wise, McCoy has won NORA Cups and BMX Plus! Freestyler of the Year awards.

Of Dennis’ many accomplishments, perhaps the most incredible one of all is his undisputed longevity. This year marks his 31st consecutive year competing professionally in major BMX events – giving DMC the longest competitive career in freestyle history.

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FREESTYLER: DAVE MIRRA

In February of this year, the sport of BMX lost a true legend. It is safe to say that no BMXer has ever reached the recognition, fame and notoriety that Dave Mirra has. Up until 2013, the Miracle Boy held the record for most X Games medals – having medaled in every X Games from the first one in 1995, up to 2009. To say that Mirra took freestyle riding to a skyscraper-height level would merely be an understatement. Totaling an incredible 24 X Games medals, he is tied with Tony Hawk in reaching the first 14 medals the fastest. From winning an ESPY Award for Best Male Action Sports athlete to being named one of People Magazine’s 50 Hottest Bachelors, to hosting M-TV’s Real World / Road Rules Challenge and being featured in the popular video game Dave Mirra Freestyle, he truly became a household name – and put our great sport in a limelight never before achieved.

When Mirra moved to Greenville, North Carolina – building the ultimate riding compound, and bringing many of the sport’s top athletes with him, the city became known as “Pro Town.” In 2007, he chose to break out on his own and start his own bike brand – MirraCo, and following his BMX retirement went on to race Rally cars for Subaru.

Although his is a life that was ended way too short, there is no doubt that Dave’saccomplishments and contributions to BMX, and his legacy, will live on in infamy.

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WOMAN: MICHELLE CAIRNS

The last time an American woman won the UCI World Championships in BMX racing was in 1997 – nearly twenty years ago!  …and that American winner of the rainbow-striped World Champion jersey was Florida’s Michelle Cairns.

For Michelle Cairns, it capped off what would be one of the most incredible BMX resume’s held by a female BMX racer. One that would include multiple No.1 plates and titles – such as eight consecutive NBL National Amateur No.1 plates and two amateur World Championships. In fact, Cairns is the only woman to win all three major titles in BMX – in NBL, UCI and ABA.

She has been NBL No.1 Pro Woman ( 3-times – 1993, 1997 and 1998), a UCI Elite Women’s World Championship (1997), and ABA’s No.1 Woman Pro title in 1999.

Since that victorious day in 1997, in the bitter cold of Saskatoon, Canada – America’s fastest women have come close to re-claiming that long-forgotten Worlds title, but have yet to accomplish what Michelle Cairns was capable of. She set the bar, and she set it very high.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW

The 32nd Annual Induction Ceremony of the National BMX Hall of Fame will be held Saturday evening – June 11th on site at the Olympic Training Center, 2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915. The event will take place near the US Olympic “Eternal Flame”, following the much anticipated U.S. Olympic Trials race (held on the Rio-replica course). The U.S. OTC is home of the National BMX Hall of Fame Museum. Both events will be ticketed, with nearly 400 people expected to attend the Hall of Fame induction dinner.

HOF Induction Ceremony and Dinner Ticket

Your ticket includes reception and cocktails, dinner with desert, and the opportunity to meet and greet Hall of Fame members, past, present and future. Registration and cocktail reception will be held from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. The first course of dinner will be served as the Induction Ceremony begins at 7:30 pm.

A plated dinner will be served featuring salad, entree, and a dessert. Vegetarian entrees can be arranged by sending requests to bmxhof@usabmx.com no later than June 1st. Please include the names of all those in your party who are requesting vegetarian entrees.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE HALL of FAME TICKETS

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SPARTAN RACE ANNOUNCES NEW CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES TO BE TELEVISED ON NBC AND NBCSN

Awarding More Than $100,000 in Cash and Prizes in 2016, The Spartan U.S. Championship Series Aims to Find Best All-Around Obstacle Racer

Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle race company, announced today the launch of the Spartan U.S. Championship Series. The stand-alone series, which is the first of its kind in the history of the company, will challenge athletes to the ultimate Spartan test by showcasing all three of Spartan Race’s core race types: the Sprint, the Super, and the Beast. The Spartan U.S. Championship Series will determine the best all-around obstacle racer, crowning both individual race winners and an overall series champion based on cumulative points across the 5 U.S. series races.

Racers will battle it out on the most epic Spartan Race courses across the country. Spartan U.S. Championship Series contenders must prove they can conquer all course types with speed, strength and endurance, a test that will show who the top Spartan athletes are.

The Spartan U.S. Championship Series kicks off Spartan Race’s championship race season. The 5-race series joins the Spartan European Championship in July, as two of the pinnacle events on the Road To Tahoe for the 2016 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship. The Spartan U.S. Championship Series consists of:

RACE	RACE DATE	RACE TYPE
BIG SKY SPRINT (KALISPELL, MT)	MAY 8	SPRINT (3+ Miles, 20+ Obstacles)
GOLDEN STATE CLASSIC (MONTEREY, CA)	JUNE 4	SUPER (8+ Miles, 25+ Obstacles)
BLUE MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE (PALMERTON, PA)	JULY 16	SUPER (8+ Miles, 25+ Obstacles)
SOUTHEAST SHOWDOWN (ASHEVILLE, NC)	AUGUST 6	SUPER (8+ Miles, 25+ Obstacles)
THE SUMMIT (BRECKENRIDGE, CO)	AUGUST 27	BEAST (12+ Miles, 30+ Obstacles)

More than $100,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded, with the Top 5 Men and Women of each race receiving their share of a $10,800 cash payout, with $3,000 going to the first place Men’s and Women’s finisher. In addition, the Men’s and Women’s U.S. Series Champion will receive an additional $7,500 cash payout, with the Top 20 series finishers all receiving prize money. In order to be eligible to win the Spartan U.S. Championship Series, racers must compete in at least 4 out of the 5 designated series events.

“We are excited to challenge the world’s best athletes like never before as the sport of obstacle racing continues to evolve. The Spartan U.S. Championship Series will not only test top athletes, but will continue to showcase Spartan Race to a national audience through our NBC Sports programming partnership.” Said Spartan Race Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Connor.

Following the success of the first two seasons, the Spartan U.S. Championship Series returns to NBCSN later this summer. In addition, the 2016 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship returns to Squaw Valley in North Lake Tahoe and will air on NBC. The television airdates are:

RACE	DATE	TIME	NETWORK
BIG SKY SPRINT (KALISPELL, MT)	JULY 20	11PM	NBCSN
GOLDEN STATE CLASSIC (MONTEREY, CA)	AUGUST 23	10PM	NBCSN
BLUE MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE (PALMERTON, PA)	AUGUST 30	10PM	NBCSN
SOUTHEAST SHOWDOWN (ASHEVILLE, NC)	SEPTEMBER 27	10PM	NBCSN
THE SUMMIT (BRECKENRIDGE, CO)	OCTOBER 11	10PM	NBCSN
REEBOK SPARTAN RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP	DECEMBER 25	3:30PM	NBC

About Spartan Race, Inc.

Spartan Race is the world’s leading obstacle race company and the first of its kind to feature timing and global rankings. With more than 170 events in 25+ countries planned for 2016, Spartan Race has more than 1 million global participants, and offers open heats for all fitness levels as well as competitive and elite heats. With nearly 5 million passionate social media followers, health and wellness products, as well as the popular NBC television series, Spartan Race has made obstacle racing one of the fastest growing sports—and lifestyles— in the world. Spartan Race features races at three distances, 3+Mile/20+ Obstacle “Sprint,” 8+ Mile/25+ Obstacle “Super” and 12+ Mile/30+ Obstacle “Beast,” culminating each year in the Reebok Spartan Race World Championship. Visit www.spartan.com for more information, a schedule of events, and to register for a race.

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