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The finals of the 6th FIFA Women's World Cup will take place from June 26 to July 17 2011 in Germany, which is the current titleholder. Germany shares with the United States the record for winning the most Women's World Cups. Each country has two victories so fans of women's soccer in Germany have good reason to keep their fingers crossed for their team, which is coached by Silvia Neid and cheered on by the feline mascot Karla Kick.
A total of 16 teams will show their soccer skills in Berlin, where the tournament's opening game takes place, as well as in the cities of Augsburg, Bochum, Dresden, Leverkusen, Mönchengladbach, Sinsheim and Wolfsburg. The final takes place in Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt has an especially important role among the host cities during this historic event. The Main metropolis will stage four matches – two preliminary rounds, a semi final and the final. The draw for who plays whom in the tournament also takes place in Frankfurt on November 29 2010.
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 Some 160,000 Frankfurt residents stay fit as members of more than 460 sports and leisure clubs in the city that are part of the Sportkreis Frankfurt sports association. The German Soccer Federation, the world´s largest single sports federation, has its headquarters here, and manages the fortunes from Frankfurt of 26,000 clubs with 6.3 millionen members.
The Main metropolis is also the headquarters of the German Gymnastics Association, which has over 5.1 million members in about 20,500 clubs, as well as the German Olympic Sports federation. So it can be said without fear of contradiction that Frankfurt is Germany´s sports capital.
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Beachvolleyball
Chamäleon Beach Resort
40,000 sq m sports and events park, with a 500 meter-long outdoor cross-karting track, tennis and squash courts, badminton, 12-hole golf course and generous indoor and outdoor beach volleyball areas.
›› 65439 Flörsheim, Am Wickerbach 3, Tel. 0 61 45/93 77 91-0, www.chamaeleon-beach.de
Freibäder & Badeseen
There are beach volleyball courts in many outdoor pool and beach locations, in Frankfurt in the Bergen-Enkheim Pool, the Brentano Pool, the Nieder-Eschbach Pool, the Silo Pool and on the Königssee in Mainhausen.
›› www.bbf-frankfurt.de
FTG Frankfurt
Besides numerous courses in a wide range of areas, the Frankfurter Turn- und Sport-Gemeinschaft 1847 J.P. (Frankfurt Gymnastics and Sports Society) also offers volleyball. Wednesday to Fridays, from 6 pm to 10 pm, beach volleyball can be played at the club’s “sport garden.”
›› Bockenheim, Marburger Str. 28, Tel. 97 08 03-0, www.ftg-frankfurt.de
King Kamehameha Beach Club
The holiday atmosphere in the former Offenbach harbor offers a beautiful beach club with a fantastic view of the Frankfurt skyline. Also beach volleyball courts and soccer fields.
›› 63065 Offenbach, Hafeninsel 2, Reservations at: 4 80 03 70, www.king-kamehameha.de
Multi Sports
4 beach volleyball courts, regular tournaments, as well as squash, beach soccer, badminton and a fitness studio with wellness and sauna area; child care and sports shop.
›› 65719 Wallau, Nassaustr. 32, Tel. 0 61 22/9 83 80, www.multisports-rheinmain.de
TSG Nordwest 1898 e.V.
The more than 3,000 member-strong TSG Nordwest 1898 Frankfurt am Main e.V. association offers not only 19 types of sports such as badminton, climbing and vovinam (Vietnamese Martial Arts), but also beach volleyball.
›› Niederursel, Weißkirchener Weg 12, Tel. 58 10 23, www.tsg98.de
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Bowling
Bowling Sports & Fun
18 bowling lanes, specials such as Moonlight and kids’ Bowling, bistro with large screens, 10 pool/billiard tables, darts, pinball and table football.
›› Oberrad, Mathildenstr. 1, Tel. 65 55 55, www.bowling-sports-fun.de
Brunswick Bowling
At two locations in Frankfurt, 40 modern bowling lanes in the U.S. Play Brunswick and 32 lanes in the Brunswick Eschersheim, plus original American pool tables, video games, table football and darts, which offer a wide range of games activities. At the weekend to delight visitors there’s a Cosmic Bowling night when the bowling pins are illuminated by ultraviolet light, creating an out-of-this-world atmosphere.
›› Brunswick Eschersheim, Eschersheim, Berkersheimer Weg 104, Tel. 52 22 07
›› U.S.Play Frankfurt, Sachsenhausen-Süd, Aschaffenburger Str. 5-15, Tel. 68 17 00
›› www.us-play.com
Rebstock Bowling
With 30 bowling lanes, one of Germany’s largest halls. Also, there are another 8 skittle alleys, 7 pool and tournament tables and a full-sized snooker table. Known across the city for reasonable prices for games and food.
›› Bockenheim, Am Römerhof 13, Tel. 70 20 70, www.rebstock-bowling.de
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Ice skating
Eissporthalle Frankfurt
On an ice surface of 9,075 sq m, there’s a large and small hall, a covered outdoor rink, a 400 m outdoor circuit. Beginners and improvement courses are offered. After a frolic on the ice, try the Cool Running cafe where tasty snacks fill the empty stomachs of skaters. Once a year, it’s the venue for the Hessen tanzt (Hesse dances), the world’s biggest dance-sports event.
›› Seckbach, Am Bornheimer Hang 4, Tel. 21 23 93 08, www.eissporthalle-ffm.de
ESWE Eiszeit
For eight years, the square in front of the Hessian State Theater has been transformed into a winter wonderland from the end of November to the beginning of January. On 800 sq m of ice, young and old can enjoy skating and ambitious curlers can show their skills on two curling tracks. Two Alpine-style huts provide refreshments including mulled wine, sausages and traditional Christmas cookies and pastries.
›› 65189 Wiesbaden, Christian-Zais-Str. 3, Tel. 0 61 22/70 74 13, www.eswe-eiszeit.de
Opernplatz On Ice
This popular ice skating rink will be open again during winter 2011/2012 at the Frankfurt Opera square. Ice princes and ice princesses can live their personal winter dreams on an oval-shaped rink against the backdrop of the festively lit Lucae fountain.
›› Aktuelle Infos unter: www.opernplatz-on-ice.de
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Cycle rentals & tours
ADFC – Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad Club
This national cycle touring club organizes cycle tours and offers free repair workshops.
›› Nordend-West, Fichardstr. 46, Tel. 94 41 01 96, www.adfc-frankfurt.de
Call a bike
The Deutsche Bahn rental bikes are parked all over the city. Costs start at 8 cents per minute, 6 cents for Bahn card holders.
›› Service-Hotline: 0 700/05 22 55 22, www.callabike.de
Radfahrbüro Frankfurt
Frankfurt municipality’s Internet platform for everything to do with cycling. Cycle tour downloads, safety tips and much more.
›› www.radfahren-ffm.de
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Soccer
Multi Sports
Practice your dribbling skills in a South American atmosphere on this beach soccer field. Three new indoor pitches offer a pure soccer atmosphere all year round. Amateur players can show off their skills on the floodlit, FIFA-approved artificial pitches.
›› 65719 Wallau, Nassaustr. 32, Tel. 0 61 22/9 83 80, www.multisports-rheinmain.de
Real Sport Entertainment
Indoor or outdoor soccer on impact-absorbent artificial turf with ball and kit rental. Six-a-side games are played in the new Pentagon arena, also tennis and volleyball in summer on a total of 12 courts. The sports bar provides snacks and a large screen for watching a range of sports events.
›› Preungesheim, August-Schanz-Str. 24-26, Tel. 95 40 76 82, www.rse-group.de
Soccers Point Frankfurt
Indoor soccer on five pitches in Offenbach and three pitches in Frankfurt. The pitches are different sizes and all have FIFA-tested artificial grass. A bar with Sky sports on a large screen provides refreshments.
›› Niederrad, Hahnstr. 75, Tel. 83 19 26
›› 63609 Offenbach, Sprendlinger Landstr. 240
›› Tel. 83 19 26, www.soccers-point.de
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Golf
Bad Vilbeler Golfclub Lindenhof e.V.
18-hole course with driving range, pitch & putt course and putting green. The club house, restaurant and gourmet kiosk between holes 9 and 10 provide for players’ well-being.
›› 61118 Bad Vilbel-Dortelweil, Lindenhof, Tel. 0 61 01/5 24 52 00, www.bvgc.de
Frankfurter Golf Club e.V.
Club with more than 1,000 members, founded in 1913. Has an 18-hole masters course covering 6,000 sq m.
›› Schwanheim, Golfstr. 41, Tel. 6 66 23 18, www.fgc.de
G & LC Kronberg e.V.
The 18-hole course is part of the grounds of Friedrichshof Castle and is recognized as one of Germany’s most attractive golf courses on account of its fabulous location and excellent casino club.
›› 61476 Kronberg, Schloss Friedrichshof, Tel. 0 61 73/14 26, www.gc-kronberg.de
Golf-Club Eschenrod e.V.
Demanding course in the Hoher Vogelsberg nature park with 18 holes as well as a 5-hole mini course, driving range, taster courses and beautiful views of Frankfurt.
›› 80 km north-eastern of Frankfurt: 63679 Schotten/Vogelsberg, Lindenstr. 46, Tel. 0 60 44/84 01, www.gc-eschenrod.de
Golf-Range Frankfurt
9-hole course with Frankfurt skyline view; mat, grass or covered driving range, putting, pitching and chipping green, cozy club restaurant. 2-hour taster lessons from € 49.
›› Kalbach, Am Martinszehnten 6, Tel. 95 09 27-44, -45, www.golfrange-ffm.de
Golfclub Taunus Weilrod
Modern 18-hole course with partially covered driving range, putting and pitching greens and practice bunker, as well as a club restaurant and shop.
›› 61276 Weilrod, Merzhäuser Str. 29, Tel. 0 60 83/9 50 50, www.golfclub-taunus-weilrod.de
Golfpark Idstein
Two 18-hole masters courses with an international par 72 covering 160 hectares (2 driving ranges, 3 putting, 3 pitching and 1 chipping green) and a breathtaking panorama of the Feldberg provide Idstein with the epithet “largest golf oasis in the Rhein-Main area”.
›› 65510 Idstein-Wörsdorf, Am Nassen Berg, Tel. 0 61 26/93 22-0 & -13, www.golfpark-idstein.de
Homburger Golf Club
The so-called Old Course is Germany’s oldest public course. The newly opened New Course has 18 holes and 22 practice areas but can only be used by members of German or international golf clubs.
›› 61350 Bad Homburg, An der Karlsbrücke 10, Tel. 0 61 72/30 68 08
›› 61350 Bad Homburg, Kaiser-Friedrich-Promenade 84a, Tel. 0 61 72/2 45 61
›› www.homburger-gc.de
Paragon Golf Club Frankfurt e.V.
This club not only has the highest driving range in all of Frankfurt, but also a wonderfully landscaped 9-hole course. 72 driving range slots on two floors, idyllically located inside the Galopp-rennbahn Niederrad racecourse.
›› Niederrad, Schwarzwaldstr. 127, Tel. 96 74 13 53, www.paragongolf.de
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Roller-blading
FTG Frankfurt
Large inline skating facility belonging to the Frankfurter Turn- und Sport-Gemeinschaft (Frankfurt Gymnastics and Sports Association). Family skating, skating get-togethers, trips and workshops.
›› Bockenheim, Marburger Str. 28, Tel. 97 08 03-0, www.ftg-frankfurt.de
TG Bornheim 1860 e.V.
The biggest sports club in Frankfurt, with over 15,000 members, offers, among numerous other sporting activities, inline skating every Tuesday and Friday evening.
›› Bornheim, Berger Str. 294, Tel. 4 60 00 40, www.tgbornheim.de
Tuesday Night Skating
As early as 1997, Frankfurt’s skaters began sweeping through the city every Tuesday evening from March to October – in any weather. TNS starts at 8.30 pm in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen on the Deutschherrenufer in the Alte Brücke area. Different courses of different lengths, from 35 to 42 km, provide variety. TNS is Germany’s fastest and longest night-skating event and is thus suitable only for skaters who can stand steadily on their wheels.
›› Infos: TNS, Sachsenhausen, Dreieichstr. 34, Tel. 62 27 03, www.t-n-s.de
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Go-karting
Chamäleon Beach Resort
Germany’s only race track for cross karting. Visitors race over 500 m around walled curves and sand dunes. Great fun for fans of karting.
›› 65439 Flörsheim, Am Wickerback 3,Tel. 0 61 45/59 98 20, www.chamaeleon-beach.de
Indoor-Kart 2000
960-m long, varied track, very cultured atmosphere, technically excellent karts, scoreboard and large bistro.
›› Bergen-Enkheim, Kruppstr. 121, Tel. 42 42 41, www.indoorkart2000.de
Kippes-Kart
Here you can hire karts and buggies that are licensed for road use. If you are over 18 and have a full driving license, nothing stands in the way of your driving pleasure.
›› Griesheim, Erzbergerstr. 23, Tel. 39 04 32 06, www.kippes-kart.de
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Climbing
Gauditours
Hesse’s biggest climbing area rises to a lofty 12 m and will make rock climbers’ hearts beat faster. If you don’t get your fill of heights here, you can swing around to your heart’s delight like our hairy ancestors among giant trees right next door in the woodland high-rope park. If that’s too much, there are fun tours offering a very special climbing experience. The cave tour offers climbers a nerve-wracking underworld thrill – claustrophobics be warned!
›› Tel. 0 61 52/1 87 58 19, www.gauditours.de
Kletterhalle Bensheim
1,500 sq m climbing hall with climbing walls up to 30 m high, boulder room with soft matting, indoor and outdoor high-wire adventure course, outdoor climbing wall, outdoor boulder block, bistro and spa area.
›› 60 km south of Frankfurt: 64625 Bensheim, Albert-Einstein-Allee 8, Tel. 0 62 51/9 89 43 63, www.kletterhalle-bensheim.de
Sportpark Kelkheim
Climbing fun for beginners and experts: at 700 sq m with over 100 climbs of varying degrees of difficulty. The climbing and high wire areas offer a special adventure, as does the new boulder hall, which opened in August 2009.
›› 65779 Kelkheim, Mainblick 51a, Tel. 0 61 95/51 51, www.sportpark-kelkheim.de
TG Bornheim 1860 e.V.
The largest sports club in Frankfurt, with over 15,000 members, offers, among numerous other sporting activities, climbing on its own climbing wall. Closed in winter season.
›› Kletterwand, Bornheim, Inheidener Str. 64, Tel. 4 60 00 40, www.tgbornheim.de
T-Hall Kletterhalle
242 climbs on a 700 sq m climbing surface; climbing courses for adults, children and groups. Bistro with view of the climbing walls.
›› Fechenheim, Vilbeler Landstr. 7, Tel. 94 21 93 81, www.t-hall.de
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Running
Bergen-Enkheimer Laufclub 89
Beginners to experienced runners meet to go running together in companionable groups.
›› More information: Tel. 0 61 09/37 57 67, www.belc89frankfurt.de
Fechenheimer Lauftreff 2000
Nordic walking along the Main riverbanks, stretches between 7 km and 11 km long for beginners and advanced. There’s also a Nordic walking group and a course for those with back problems run in association with TSG-Fechenheim.
›› Fechenheim, Gründenseestr. 31, Tel. 4 95 02 91, www.flt2000.de
Frankfurt Marathon
Following the American model, Germany’s first marathon took place in 1981 here in Frankfurt. Since then, every October over 12,000 runners have taken part in the 42.195 km run past Frankfurt’s main attractions. Various other runs take place besides the main event, such as the mini-marathon (4.2 km) or the Pretzel run (5 km). Numerous other street events along the route, the obligatory pasta party and 300,000 spectators make the marathon a huge party event.
›› Veranstalter: Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon motion events GmbH, Ostend, Sonnemannstr. 5, Tel. 37 00 46 80
›› Start: Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage am Messeturm
›› www.frankfurt-marathon.com
Sightjogging Frankfurt
The perfect choice for stressed business people and tourists short on time. A “sightjogging’’ guide expertly and quickly shows participants all Frankfurt’s most important sights in 60 minutes during a mix of a city tour and fitness training.
›› Tel. 0 177/2 13 93 28, www.sightjogging-ffm.de
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Dancing
Academia de Tango
If you want to learn what is probably the most erotic of all dances for couples, this is the place to go. You can sweep over the 300 sq m dance floor while doing Tango Argentino, flamenco, or salsa, instructed by professional dancers. Original Argentinean dancing shoes and unrivaled clothing can be found in the in-house tango shop. After dancing, try the Argentinean food such as tortillas and empanadas in the tango y tapas bar.
›› Ostend, Sonnemannstr. 3, Tel. 81 12 34, www.tango-frankfurt.de
Conexión
Renowned salsa dancing school in Frankfurt. Professional Cuban teachers give instruction in the highest form of salsa in a range of dancing courses, workshops and events. Special tip: You can get in close contact with Latin American culture at the percussion lessons.
›› Bockenheim, Am Industriehof 7-9, Tel. 82 36 70 80, www.conexion.de
Die Tanzschule Carsten Weber
In large, bright, baroque-style rooms, you can learn standard and Latin American dances such as salsa or Tango Argentino as well as video-clip dancing, hip-hop, jazz and modern dancing.
›› Höchst, Bolongarostr. 113, Tel. 30 29 76, www.die-tanzschule.de
Salsonic
This club has devoted itself entirely to the Latin American feel of the salsa. A team of professional teachers instructs in different styles in a varied, multi-level, long-term learning program.
›› Bornheim, Alt Bornheim 42, Tel. 94 59 89 12, www.salsonic.de
Tanz- und Theaterwerkstatt
Wide range of dance instruction for children and adults – from ballet, expressive dance, tap dance, and modern to falmenco or African dance.
›› Sachsenhausen, Schneckenhofstr. 20H, Tel. 61 60 58, www.tanzundtheaterwerkstatt-ffm.de
TanzCenter Monika Bauer
Salsa, tap dancing, hip-hop, ballroom dancing, swing or disco fox, there is something here for young and old. This dance school provides international, qualified teachers, a pleasant atmosphere and quick results.
›› Unterliederbach, Ludwig-Jost-Allee 16, Tel. 30 03 46 34, www.monika-bauer.de
Tanzschule Motionz
Trained dancers teach steps such as street style, freestyle, hip-hop, break dance and the choreography from pop stars’ latest videos.
›› Bergen-Enkheim, Victor-Slotosch-Str. 27, Tel. 0 175/4 83 90 70, www.motionz.de
Tanzschule Wernecke
Salsa, tango, slow fox, boogie, rock’n’roll and merengue, for students, singles and couples. Also a short wedding dance course can be attended - for couples who really don’t want to leave anything to chance.
›› Sachsenhausen, Mörfelder Landstr. 50
›› Nordend-West, Eschenheimer Anlage 40
›› Tel. 72 72 17, www.tanzschule-wernecke.de
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Tennis, squash & badminton
Body-Life
Make all the racket you want on the badminton and squash courts here. Finding like-minded players is made easy through an Internet playing partner forum. Squash and badminton parties every Sunday, including free sauna.
›› Seckbach, Friesstr. 3, Tel. 42 63 63, www.body-life.net
SAFO e.V.
Large outdoor area with beautiful terrace and excellent food.
›› Sachsenhausen, Kennedyallee 129, Tel. 63 69 05, www.sportclub-safo.de
Sportfabrik der FTG Frankfurt
8 badminton and 2 squash courts are available in this extensive location, which offers almost every type of sports facility. There are 6 outdoor and 3 indoor tennis courts.
›› Bockenheim, Ginnheimer Str. 47, Tel. 9 70 72 10, www.ftg-sportfabrik.de
Sportpark Kelkheim
Here tennis, squash, badminton and table tennis can be played. Anyone with fast reactions can also try speedminton, where the balls travel at up to 300 km/h.
›› 65779 Kelkheim, Mainblick 51a, Tel. 0 61 95/51 51, www.sportpark-kelkheim.de
Squash-Insel Frankfurt
The focus is entirely on squash. There are student rates, reductions for club members or an ‘island league passport’ that provides various benefits.
›› Bockenheim, Rossittener Str. 17a, Tel. 77 22 22, www.squash-insel.com
Tennis- & Squash-Park Europa
3 tennis halls, 5 open-air tennis courts and 8 squash courts, sauna and solarium area plus bistro and Italian gourmet restaurant.
›› Bockenheim, Ginnheimer Landstr. 49, Tel. 53 20 40, www.tsp-europa.de
Tenniszentrum Klüh
Just 2 indoor courts, but 16 excellent outdoor courts where you can whack the yellow felt ball.
›› Eschersheim, Im Uhrig 23, Tel. 52 51 18, www.tennisklueh.de
TG Bornheim 1860 e.V.
6 outdoor tennis courts, 4 of which are roofed, open only during the summer. Trainers can also be booked.
›› Bornheim, Berger Str. 294, Tel. 4 60 00 40
›› Courts: Eissporthalle, Ratsweg
›› www.rgbornheim.de
TSG Nordwest 1898 e.V.
Beautiful tennis facilities with 10 outdoor courts in summer and an air hall with two courts for winter.
›› Niederusel, Gerhart-Hauptmann-Ring 98, Tel. 57 00 20 21, www.tsg98.de
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Walking
Walking am Main
It’s definitely not an unhurried stroll along the river bank! The walkers who meet every Thursday at 6.30 pm in front of the TSV club hall in spring/summer certainly move pretty fast. All this takes place with a professional instructor, so it’s suitable for both beginners and advanced walkers.
›› Sachsenhausen, Walter-Kolb-Str. 19, Tel. 61 17 25, www.tsvsachsenhausen.de
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Water sports & boats
Amwind SailPoint
Sailing and motorboat training, radio courses, meteorology, plus sailing trips, are available in this sports school. The shop has sailing accessories, clothing and books.
›› Griesheim, Obere Rützelstr. 17, Tel. 38 99 94 94, www.amwind.net
Boot-Akademie
Uncomplicated acquisition of sailing and motor boat licenses with professional training; sailing cruises and much more.
›› 63067 Offenbach, Kaiserleitstr. 43, Tel. 0 61 73/96 46 92, www.bootakademie.de
Frankfurter Ruder-Club 1884 e.V.
The boat park here offers a lot of fun for hobby rowers in one-, two-, three-, four- or eight-seat rowing boats.
›› Sachsenhausen-Nord, Mainwasenweg 33, Tel. 64 23 45, www.frc84.de
Frankfurter Ruder- & Kanusport Verein Sachsenhausen 1898
One of the oldest clubs devoted to canoeing and rowing offers courses – as well as hiking and whitewater rafting trips – from April to September.
›› Sachsenhausen-Nord, Mainwasenweg 34, Tel. 65 24 81, www.frvs-1898.de
Segel-Center Frankfurt
The center has a sailing clothing and accessories shop, a sailing school for various sailing certificates and training, as well as ropes, nets and rigging.
›› Gutleutviertel, Rotfeder-Ring 3-5, Tel. 45 53 72, www.segel-center-frankfurt.de
SKG Sport- und Kulturgemeinschaft Wassersport
Large facility with boathouse and clubhouse, two jetties and a large mooring area. Here you can sail, row or paddle, or complete your sailing or motorboat operator’s certificate.
›› Niederrad, Mainfeldstr. 29, Tel. 67 29 76, www.skg-ffm.de
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