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US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
3 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
3 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 day ago

Wearable Robotics raises 5M to expand its arm exoskeleton

The ALEX RS is a bilateral upper-limb exoskeleton designed for post-stroke rehabilitation, covering 92% of the human arm's natural range of motion and is CE certified as a Class IIa medical device.
European startups
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 hours ago

My Sister Was Born With Cerebral Palsy-but It Doesn't Stop Us From Creating Family Travel Memories

Travelers with disabilities can enjoy enriching experiences through accessible travel initiatives, as demonstrated by Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad's journey with her sister.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Wild west' reformer pilates boom is causing rise in injuries, experts warn

The boom in reformer pilates has created a wild west of studios where poor regulation has resulted in inexperienced teachers and a rise in injuries, professional standards bodies have warned.
Exercise
Women
fromBustle
22 hours ago

Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.
Medicine
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Meet the Former UFC Fighter Battling MS One Day at a Time

Alberto Crane, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, maintains a fighter's mentality and continues to pursue Brazilian jiu-jitsu despite his condition.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 day ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
fromSherdog
1 day ago

Ex-UFC champ shatters nose in training, elects against corrective surgery

"What a good day, and what a stupid accident...again. Five years after [my previous nose break], my nose is f---ed up even worse [laughs]. As you see, it's even more cracked the same direction, and when I touch [my nose], my bones are broken inside."
MMA
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Garmin's Latest Training Features Fend Off the Advances of the Apple Watch

Food logging can be done in a few ways, including searching a database, scanning barcodes, or using AI-based camera analysis. Simpler items like eggs and fruit are identified well, but complex meals can be frustrating due to lighting and AI limitations.
Wearables
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish'

Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen, once skeptical of each other, became in-laws competing on Race Across the World to honor the memory of Julia, Mark's late wife.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
3 days ago

Atherton + Avinox: A Match Made in Heaven?

Smaller, lighter, and more powerful eMTB technology has transformed design and performance, exemplified by the Atherton Bikes S170E with the Avinox motor system.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Stephen Curry cleared for scrimmage in latest step for return

Stephen Curry received medical clearance to participate in a five-on-five scrimmage, marking progress in his recovery from a right knee injury.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
4 days ago

Blue Jays star pitcher Max Scherzer pursues an unconventional method to cure thumb issues

Max Scherzer used piano playing to alleviate thumb pain that affected his performance for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
5 days ago

Do You Really Need to Bend Your Knees in Certain Poses? Here's What to Know.

Tight hamstrings can hinder yoga practice, but keeping legs straight during stretches may enhance flexibility despite discomfort.
Running
fromThe Manual
17 hours ago

I used a Hypershell "exoskeleton" to make my home workouts harder

The Hypershell is a carbon fiber exoskeleton that enhances walking and running capabilities, making workouts more challenging and effective.
#stroke
Medicine
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients' Brains

Epia Neuro aims to help stroke patients regain hand function using a brain implant and motorized glove.
Medicine
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients' Brains

Epia Neuro aims to help stroke patients regain hand function using a brain implant and motorized glove.
#dayton-webber
US news
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Amputee cornhole pro Dayton Webber denied bond in murder case

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, faces murder charges and will remain held without bond as his case progresses in Maryland.
US news
fromDefector
1 week ago

Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Pro Charged With Murder | Defector

Dayton James Webber, a motivational figure, was charged with murder after allegedly shooting a passenger during an argument.
US news
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Amputee cornhole pro Dayton Webber denied bond in murder case

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, faces murder charges and will remain held without bond as his case progresses in Maryland.
US news
fromDefector
1 week ago

Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Pro Charged With Murder | Defector

Dayton James Webber, a motivational figure, was charged with murder after allegedly shooting a passenger during an argument.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
Exercise
fromBig Think
4 days ago

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Courage and the ability to endure suffering are crucial traits for success in rock climbing.
France news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

This is Why We Shouldn't Go on Runs

Strava's GPS tracking can inadvertently reveal sensitive military locations, as demonstrated by a French officer's run on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The player who tackled cancer and now wants to take on the world

David Brooks overcame cancer and returned to football, showcasing resilience and motivation despite missing the World Cup due to illness.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Prosthetics aren't made for people like us': the brothers creating innovative artificial limbs for Africans

Ubokobong Amanam and his brother created realistic prosthetics tailored for Africans, addressing a significant gap in accessibility and suitability.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Cycling, crystals and cutting-edge science: the secrets of Hodgkinson and Hunter Bell's success

Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell's success at the World Indoor Championships inspires hope for increased youth participation in athletics, especially among girls.
Running
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
6 days ago

Injured Blue Jays' pitchers taking steps towards a successful recovery

Injuries significantly impacted the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation during spring training, but there is hope for recovery and reinforcements soon.
#transgender-athletes
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
Women in technology
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

This Video of a Humanoid Robot Playing Perfect Tennis Is Extremely Impressive

Chinese company Galbot developed software enabling a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to play tennis with sustained rallies, millisecond reactions, and precise ball striking against human opponents.
#winter-paralympics
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Team USA dominated the Paralympics on both ice and snow. Check out the highlights

Team USA finished second in overall Paralympics medal count with 24 total medals including 13 gold, improving from fifth place in 2022, highlighted by the sled hockey team's record fifth consecutive gold medal.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Britain to raise Winter Paralympic targets after finishing Games with solitary medal

UK Sport will raise performance targets for the 2030 Winter Paralympics after Great Britain won only one silver medal at Milano-Cortina, prompting a review of the British winter Paralympic programme's future direction and efficiency.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trust at 100km/h: how Bluetooth bond helps skier Neil Simpson defy blindness

Neil Simpson and guide Robert Poth won silver for Great Britain in visually impaired alpine skiing at the Winter Paralympics, with Simpson competing despite nystagmus through constant communication via Bluetooth headset.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

A neuroscientist heads to the Winter Paralympics

Sydney Peterson, a cross-country skier with dystonia, competes in the 2026 Winter Paralympics while pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience studying movement disorders.
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Wheelchair curler Steve Emt's path from drunk driver to three-time Paralympian

Steve Emt and Laura Dwyer represent Team USA in wheelchair curling's first-ever mixed doubles event, advancing to the bronze medal match after three consecutive round-robin wins.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

From Marathons to the Marathon des Sables: A Conversation with Des Linden

Des Linden transitions from professional marathoning to the 2026 Marathon des Sables, a 155-mile self-sufficient race across the Sahara Desert.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Runners misled at a qualifier race will still get invites to the world championship

Molly Born, who won the women's race, described the situation as 'everyone's worst nightmare' after elite runners were misled off course due to an emergency.
US news
Exercise
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

The Case for Becoming a "Movement Generalist"

Variety in physical activities can significantly lower mortality rates and enhance overall health.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

Can Cartilage Actually Grow Back? New Research Offers Hope For Skiers With Bad Knees

Researchers are developing injectable scaffolds and enzyme-blocking treatments that regenerate cartilage in animal models, though human trials remain pending.
Running
fromRunner's World
3 days ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
#paralympic-athletics
Skiing
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm representing Team USA in the Paralympics. It feels like the world is finally paying attention to us.

Dani Aravich discovered the Paralympics through her NBA job, leading her to pursue competitive track and field and cross-country skiing for Team USA after learning she qualified for a disability classification.
Skiing
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm representing Team USA in the Paralympics. It feels like the world is finally paying attention to us.

Dani Aravich discovered the Paralympics through her NBA job, leading her to pursue competitive track and field and cross-country skiing for Team USA after learning she qualified for a disability classification.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US quadruple amputee cornhole pro suspected of murder had a dark side', ex-girlfriend claims

A woman claims her ex-boyfriend, Dayton Webber, has a dark side and is not surprised by his murder charge.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Opioid addiction almost destroyed me then I became a top marathon runner

The Percocet dulled his foot pain and also his anxiety. Rideout was used to alcohol and cocaine, but this was different. He felt happy, confident and optimistic. He returned to the podiatrist for more pills. Then more. Soon he was altering the prescriptions manually, changing a seven into a two and adding a zero, before targeting smaller pharmacies that wouldn't run verification checks.
Medicine
Running
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Sprinter Adam Gemili retires, joins Chelsea's staff as speed coach

Adam Gemili has retired from athletics to become a speed coach at Chelsea's academy after a successful career.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Living a Great Life With an Invisible Disability

Invisible disabilities are medically real conditions affecting millions, requiring accommodation despite lacking visible signs, and deserve recognition without judgment or assumption of fraud.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sport gave me new dreams': the emergence of Brazil women's blind team

Brazil's women's blind football team made a strong debut at the World Cup, finishing fourth after a year of existence.
#winter-paralympics-2026
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy feature 665 athletes competing across six sports for 79 medals, with Team USA sending 68 athletes seeking to expand its all-time Winter Paralympic medal lead.
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy feature 665 athletes competing across six sports for 79 medals, with Team USA sending 68 athletes seeking to expand its all-time Winter Paralympic medal lead.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole player waives hearing in murder case

Webber allegedly shot Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, of Waldorf, after a heated argument, according to police charging documents.
US news
Running
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Adam Gemili retires: I missed an Olympic medal in the time it takes to blink'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, supported by donations, while highlighting the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

These Paralympians inspire their workplace colleagues to pursue richer lives outside the office

Oyuna Uranchimeg balances a full-time administrative role at University of St. Thomas with competing as a Paralympian in wheelchair curling for Team USA.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs archive, 1981

Inge Simonsen, a 27-year-old Norwegian, officially won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds yesterday, the fastest time recorded in Britain for 11 years, watched by an estimated 100,000 people.
Running
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

A Fitness Enthusiast's Guide to the Best Massage Gun in 2026

Modern massage guns combine percussive therapy with vibration, heat, cold, and LED light technologies to enhance muscle recovery and reduce post-workout pain through increased blood flow.
Running
fromStrength Running
3 weeks ago

Super Shoes & Running Form: What the Science Actually Says - Strength Running

Carbon-plated super shoes significantly enhance running performance but alter biomechanics and stress distribution in the body compared to traditional trainers.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Are You in Alignment? How to Unlock Pain-Free Movement.

The brain is the conductor of the orchestra, the muscles are the instruments. When your body is out of alignment, the orchestra is playing out of tune. Misalignment in the musculoskeletal system is frequently the root cause of chronic pain and the resulting poor posture.
Health
Running
fromRunningshoesguru
6 days ago

PUMA Fast-R Elite 3 vs ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo

The Fast-R Elite 3 and Metaspeed Edge Tokyo are top marathon shoes, each with unique features catering to different running styles and distances.
Skiing
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Guided Speed

Visually impaired para-Alpine skiers compete with sighted guides using radio communication to navigate ski runs during Paralympic events.
Medicine
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Steve Emt's incredible journey to a third Paralympics

Steve Emt transformed from paralysis and despair into becoming the most decorated Paralympic curler in U.S. history through determination and discovering wheelchair sports.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

At the Winter Paralympics, some athletes have found business opportunities

Paralympic athletes with disabilities design and manufacture custom prosthetics and specialized equipment tailored to their individual bodies and sport requirements.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

Many Small Leaps for Runnerkind: Wondering About Non-Linear Improvement in Running

Runners experience breakthrough moments where performance suddenly improves, often after returning to regular training or during consistent improvement phases, driven by accumulated physiological adaptations.
Skiing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Figure skaters with disabilities seek a place in the Paralympic spotlight

Stef Reid, a Paralympic track and field medalist, is pioneering figure skating for athletes with disabilities, challenging traditional perceptions of who can participate in the sport.
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

AI-Powered Optimization: New Frontiers in Peak Running Performance

Super shoes and ultralight gear make a difference, but with new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that can look at our running form and compare it to the ideal, analyze our nutrition intake from a simple photo and help us plan our diets, and offer guidance on training and recovery, the interwovenness of technology and running is only set to increase.
Running
Education
fromScience of Running
7 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

After years of trauma, Amber Glenn and other U.S. stars are grateful skating is changing

Amber Glenn, at 26, becomes the oldest U.S. women's singles Olympic skater since 1928, signaling a shift toward older competitors and greater athlete well-being.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

My mission to make life more user friendly for the disability community

Josh Miele is a blind scientist and adaptive-technology inventor who uses lived experience, activism, and rule-breaking to advance accessibility and inclusive design.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

We Strapped on Exoskeletons and Raced. There's One Clear Winner

An exoskeleton is a relatively new class of wearable device designed to enhance, support, or assist human movement, strength, posture, or even physical activity. The main piece goes around your waist like a belt, and from it, a pair of hinged, mechanized splints extend down over the hips to strap onto each thigh, where they provide some robotic assistance to normal movements like walking, running, or squatting.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Swimmer's prosthetic leg lost at sea recovered by fossil hunter

A missing custom-made prosthetic swim leg was found on a beach ten months after being lost at sea, reuniting owner Brenda Ogden with the limb.
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training - Strength Running

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule intentionally, strategically, and with a clear understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, you'll thrive. Megan makes the case that cross-training serves runners for several distinct reasons, and the right reason for you will shape how you approach it.
Running
Wellness
fromScience of Running
4 months ago

Recovery Demystified: Focus on What Really Works

Prioritize simple recovery fundamentals—sleep, hydration, nutrition, and social support—and use advanced tools only to supplement, not replace, these basics.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Heal your injuries faster using motion as the new potion

When you have an acute injury, your body is sending signals through the peripheral and central nervous systems and the immune system to say, hold on, I need to stop doing this so we can allow the tissue to heal, says Ericka Merriwether, a physical therapist and pain researcher at New York University. Rest, after all, is the first part of the familiar RICE therapy, which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation.
Health
#ski-mountaineering
fromDefector
1 month ago
Skiing

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

fromDefector
1 month ago
Skiing

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Understanding and Improving Hip Efficiency, Part 1

For runners, the hips can be one of the most confounding and frustrating parts of the physiological puzzle for efficient movement. Every runner knows how crucial hip strength is - and how mobile hips are essential for both fast and pain-free running. Yet healthy, happy hips remain elusive. For many of us, our hips stay stiff no matter how much we massage and stretch them.
Exercise
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It felt amazing to be on the start line again': the rugby pro who became paralysed and is aiming for the Paralympic Games

A car crash left a former professional rugby player paralysed from the chest down, necessitating tracheostomy, extensive rehabilitation, identity adjustment, and relearning basic daily tasks.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was told I wouldn't walk again. I proved the doctors wrong': the bike-obsessed pensioner who broke his neck and started afresh

An 82-year-old man with a fractured cervical vertebra made progress toward walking through persistent physiotherapy using an active-passive bike, resistance training, and supported walking.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Olympic athletes push their bodies to the limit. Should we?

"We have a golden retriever, and so I walk her three or four miles a day, and I do a weight training class twice a week," says Brown, 62, of Arlington, Va. She knows muscle mass will decline without regular strength training. "We have a fun group with a personal trainer and we call ourselves the Beastie Girls," she says, describing how her group helps her stick with it. She also plays tennis and golf.
US news
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Running: The Most Important Unimportant Thing

Guidance and small encouragement help individuals, especially children, push past fear and expand personal limits in physically vulnerable activities.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Monitor the Iceberg: Subtle But Progressive Signs of Running Dysfunction

Running health lies on a continuum; early biomechanical dysfunctions reduce performance and lead to pain and injury unless subtle signs are identified and corrected.
fromScience of Running
1 month ago

Fit and Fast: Achieving Robustness in Training

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.
Running
Running
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Coaching the New Runner. Part 2: Individuals

Coach runners from the start by combining structured training, mental skills, and educational resources to develop performance under pressure.
Running
fromScience of Running
8 months ago

Keeping Training Fresh: Science, Methods, and Strategies

Consistent, simple, repetitive training actions over time build capacity and performance; coaches should emphasize small milestones, celebrate progress, and create environments valuing steady effort.
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