I have too many happy memories to count. We hope to reopen the list at the start of the spring semester. All but one of those title-winners, senior Will Countie who won the mens 100 backstroke, will return next season. Registration: All registrations can be completed online through the Aquatics Online Store or in the Campus Recreation Main Office in the Leonard Student Recreation Center. I have too many happy memories to count. Private lessons will be arranged at a time that fits both yours and your instructor's schedule and may be scheduled anytime the indoor pool is open for its normal Lap Swimming hours. The Patio comes to mind first, although I think that we had the most fun in our own dorm, Hewlett Hall. *Due to the current waiting list for swim lessons, open registration is no longer available. Bobby Guntoro, who was named head coach on July 23, 2020, returns to his alma mater following eight seasons on the staff at NC State, including the last three as the Wolfpacks Associate Head Coach. Auburn Head Coach Gary Taylor NCAA Division I program UNC Wilmington has terminated head swimming & diving coach Jason Memont this week. Talk to WWAY's anchors, reporters and meteorologists. He assisted Moody with workouts, lineups, recruiting and travel plans. I grew up around the pool, Memont said. Download the WWAY News and StormTrack 3 Weather Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. He arrived in Raleigh as a graduate assistant and after two seasons, was elevated to assistant coach. UNCW just got better!, University of North Carolina, Wilmington on Facebook, University of North Carolina, Wilmington on Twitter, University of North Carolina, Wilmington on Instagram. He does this with great sportsmanship and always keeping their best interests in mind. I think this is a great, great hire. 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Parting advice for current UNCW Swimmers and Divers and/or recent alumni? John helped the Retrievers to three conference championship titles. I think the important part about motivation is identifying where every swimmer is unique, Memont said. He constantly allowed specific people to go awry and would bend his own rules to better fit his narrative. Of course, I have many fond memories of Coach Allen. All lessons are held in the UNCW Leonard Student Recreation Center Aquatics Facility. The 800 Free Relay clocked a time of 6:05.31, while the 400 Free Relay posted a record time of 2:44.75. A formal dedication ceremony will be announced at a later date. Events: 200 Fly and Fly on the Medley Relay. NO ONE WILL EVER COMPARE TO VALT!!!!! Auburn Assistant Coach Mike Joyce Having originated the program in 1977-78, Allen was the teams first and only head coach in school history up until his retirement this summer, directing the AquaHawks to 16 CAA championships, including an unprecedented 13 in a row on the mens side. This is maintained by alumni of the UNCW Swim and Dive team and is in no way affiliated with the Phone: 962-SWIM (7946) Email: 2swim@uncw.edu, Our LTS Program is currently on a waitlist. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone Email Address; During his time in Williamsburg, the Tribe, with a non-scholarship program, featured an NCAA qualifier and captured the CAA womens championship in 2007. Jason Memont, who swam collegiately at the Rochester Institute of . Guntoro has extensive experience on the international front. 5th year. Share Jason Memont Out as Head Coach at UNCW after 6 Seasons on LinkedIn NCAA Division I program UNC Wilmington has terminated head swimming & diving coach Jason Memont this week. Alex Nelson, a former standout at Wingate University, finished his second season as a member of the Seahawks' coaching staff in 2021. My familiarity with the Colonial Athletic Association was a big part of it, Memont said. However, they feel like theyve found a more than adequate choice to help continue the teams long history of success. UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2011. Head Men's Basketball Coach Email siddlet@uncw.edu Phone (910) 962-3045 Takayo Siddle, a key lieutenant for Kevin Keatts during UNCW's resurgence in men's basketball earlier this decade, returned to the Port City as the new head coach of the Seahawk program on March 13, 2020. He still owns the 200IM mark, and was also a member and assistant coach of the schools nationally-ranked water polo team. Halonen was an alum, record holder, and had the highest performing group on the team. Information Staff Directory Athletic Director Athletic Communications Compliance Athletic Training Facilities Live Events UNCW Athletic Hall of Fame Seahawk Merchandise . Required fields are marked *. Before joining the USC program, Memont spent three seasons with Moody at Colonial Athletic Association rival William & Mary. Swimming fast feels good..until you are not swimming fast anymore, then it just kinda hurts. The search to replace the only head coach in the history of UNCW swimming is over. Individually, Andreas Vazaios was the NCAA champion in the 200 Butterfly at the 2018 and 2019 NCAA Championships. Im looking forward to following in Dave Allens footsteps and building on the success he had. Assistant Swimming Coach 919-962-6000 919-962-6000: jsossa@unc.edu: Hunter Hojnacki: Director of Operations 919-962-6000 919-962-6000: hhoj@email.unc.edu: 2022-23 Swimming & Diving Support Staff. The athletic director Jimmy Bass was completely emotionless and seemed as if it was a nonchalant conversation when he delivered the news to the team. The official Women's Swimming and Diving Coach List for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks . Purpose: To give participants success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The termination of these two great dedicated employees during finals week and a global pandemic was the biggest low blow that senior athletic department administration at UNCW has made since 2014 when they attempted to cut the team. Could probably say the same for a large chunk of the country. Were looking forward to continuing the tradition and success of the swimming program here at UNCW.. I do have one question, how could such an unbelievably nice human being inflict such pain on us poor swimmers day after day in the pool and smile the whole time he was doing it? Questions? As you do progress through life, juggling a career and/or raising a family, remember to take time to take care of yourself. where there was a final butterfly set. Hallonen, a native of Finland, broke UNCW school records in both the 100 and 200 backstroke as a swimmer. Name: Michael Baric UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2014 Events: 200IM, 100Back, 200Breast Degree: History Profession: Coach Current residence: Durham, NC What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW's Swimming & Diving program? Mobile App | Weather App | WWAYTV3 Email Sign Up, We're everywhere you need us to be. As one of 17 institutions in the UNC System, joining in 1969, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience to stimulate creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. If you are a current swimmer and you are contemplating shaving your head for conference championships, dont do it (especially if you are a girl). LESSON CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING. University of Georgia, Jason is a tremendous coach with a lot of motivation and a wealth of swimming knowledge. You do not have JavaScript Enabled on this browser. Copyright 2022 WECT. the permission of the university. Swimming also gave me a strong work ethic and the knowledge that all is possible if you put in the effort. John has a real passion for the sport of swimming, which allows him to easily connect and engage with the student-athletes. The athletic department aka Jimmy Bass is an embarrassment at this point. Associate Head Swimming & Diving Coach 2 talking about this. Keep in mind these leaders sometimes are idiots and bad people. Degree: bachelors of science in biology, minor in forensic science . He set the program record in the 100 Butterfly and swam on several record-breaking relays. At this time, we are no longer adding new community member requests until more instructors become available. Memont has enjoyed tremendous success on the recruiting trail, luring 12 NCAA All-Americans to the USC program and coaching Gamecock standouts Michael Flach, Marwan El Kamash and Gerard Rodriguez to berths in international competition. He was a great ambassador for our program and university when he was a student-athlete and hes helped NC States programs to great heights during his time there. Somehow after swimming for two and a half we still had enough energy to be a little on the loud side. I have not actually seen the beach yet, everyone tells me there is one here, but I have seen a lot of this office and a lot of the pool deck, Memont said. UNCW swimming and diving coaches Guntoro and Bunn receive top honors UNCW's swimming and diving coaches Bobby Guntoro and Beau Bunn were both named 2021-22 Coaches of the Year by the CAA. Being forced to replace a coach with Allens reputation and track record was not an easy task for UNCWs athletic department this offseason. WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - UNCWs swimming and diving coaches have received top honors following the mens and womens teams stellar performances at the recent CAA Championship meets. Archive photo via South Carolina Athletics. Jimmy Bass is, in fact, a dinosaur after all. Women's Swimming & Diving - Support Staff; Image Name Title; Hailey McNee: Assistant Athletic Trainer (Volleyball, Swim & Dive) UNCW won four Colonial Athletic Association championships during his career and added a fifth consecutive title in 2012 when Guntoro served as a volunteer assistant on the coaching staff. He arrived in Raleigh as a graduate assistant and after two seasons, was elevated to assistant coach. Contact 2swim@uncw.edu Private Lessons Private swimming lessons are available to current UNCW Students, Faculty, Staff, non-UNCW affiliated community guests and their dependents ages 6-months through adult. Nevertheless, Memont has already left a positive impression on many swimmers whom share his championship philosophy. Required fields are marked *, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { The pool is a peaceful place where you can let your mind wander and work on lifes problems. I learned how to be a good student while at UNCW. He worked primarily with the mid-distance and distance swimmers while with the Tiger programs. What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCWs Swimming & Diving program? Head Coach bowdend@uncw.edu: Jonathan Bowden: Asst. We'd love to hear from you. Coach loved being Coach, he loved UNCW, and he genuinely loved us, we could feel it. #ThisIsThePlace. He will definitely continue to build on the great tradition that Dave Allen created at UNCW., Gregg Troy He takes different approaches he knows everyone is not the same. I swam competitively from the time I was five to the time when I was 22, Memont said. Official Facebook page of UNCW Swimming and Diving program UNC Wilmington Swimming & Diving | Wilmington NC WILMINGTON, North Carolina, March 13. He has a much newer approach, and lots of new ideas. Purpose: To develop participants' confidence in the strokes learned in Level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills. Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach. Someday you may wake upto find that it is gone and it will be too late (sniff sniff). Id like to thank Jimmy Bass and the UNCW athletic department for this opportunity, said Memont, a native of Groveland, Mass. Tony Hernandez. }, Head Swimming & Diving Coach Jason has the ability to read his student-athletes and relate to them on an individual level. Id like to continue our winning tradition in the CAA and have an impact on the national scene. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The No. At home meets we would gather in the equipment room and form a circle around Coach and put one hand in the middle while coach said the prayer. I admire his passion for coaching and his ability to maximize the potential of all of his athletes. John was a tremendous asset for the Auburn Swim & Dive program and working alongside me and Jeana Kempe in the middle-distance group. John Carroll is a fantastic addition to the UNCW Swim & Dive Staff. ADs will always protect themselves and their jobs at the expense of the athletes, at least that is my experience here. For the second-consecutive season, the teams 800 Freestyle Relay team of El Kamash, Flach, Rodriguez and Kevin Leithold earned All-America honors after finishing 12th overall at the NCAA Championships. That season, 11 swimmers qualified for the NCAA Championships and the Owls finished 9th as a program. In 2013-14, the USC men finished the dual meet season with a 6-2 record. Memont began his coaching thirteen years ago at a YMCA in Massachusetts. A late hire with a lot to live up to from Coach Allens legacy. Private swimming lessons are available to current UNCW Students, Faculty, Staff, non-UNCW affiliated community guests and their dependents ages 6-months through adult. Name: Anna TommerdahlUNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2010Events: 500, 1000, 1650 freeDegree: BS Marine Biology, BA Math, MS Marine Biology (College of Charleston)Profession: farmerCurrent, Name:Tricia VanGraafeiland UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 1996 Events:Diving Degree:B.S. Ive coached with Jason for 10 years and hes been ready to become a head coach for a while. University of North Carolina At Wilmington or their athletic department. Bunn, is also a former UNCW athlete and champion CAA diver, has coached the mens diving team for three years and the womens team for two. The public institution, with just under 18,000 students, 1,125 faculty and 1,463 staff, is recognized nationally as a military-friendly university and works closely with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps A. Guntoro earned a Master of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration on Sport and Youth Development at NC State in 2015. Favorite stomping grounds from your time at UNCW? Hes very good at finding the strengths of his student-athletes. My time in the Colonial Athletic Association was very rewarding, so Im excited about working with the great coaches in the conference and taking the next step in my coaching career.. The Cavaliers won five of six doubles matches on the day and took nine of the 12 singles matches in straight sets. In total, the teams combined to win 6 CAA titles last season, with 3 of those coming from divers. Those on the waiting list will be given a registration link once the instructor/participant schedule is confirmed. Location: Shallow/Deep Portion of SRC Pool. Auburn Head Coach Gary Taylor "John Carroll is a fantastic addition to the UNCW Swim & Dive Staff. Late time will count as part of the lesson. The fact that the school has begun a search for a replacement head coach assuages concerns over the future of the program during a time where collegiate sports programs are in danger due to the budget constraints of the global coronavirus pandemic. hernandezmic@umsl.edu. I grew up ten or fifteen minutes from the beach in Massachusetts and I would definitely say that returning to be that close again was pretty nice.. If participants do not arrive by the scheduled time, instructors will wait for 15 minutes. Memont was heavily involved with the day-to-day operations of the USC program, creating pool and dry land workouts and taper schedules, and planning off-season practices for distance and middle-distance swimmers. map: false, Head Swimming & Diving Coach He worked primarily with the sprint and middle distance groups daily and was instrumental in recruiting. Purpose: To build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice in deeper water. Events: 100 & 200 breaststroke. Memonts strategy for maintaining a healthy team morale and camaraderie is to tailor his coaching to each individual. More than any cheer I remember the pre meet prayer the most. For children ages 6-months to 3-years, it is recommended that an adult accompanies the child in the water for every lesson. Bobby Guntoro, who was named head coach on July 23, 2020, returns to his alma mater following eight seasons on the staff at NC State, including the last three as Taking the helm of a successful program has left Memont little time to enjoy Wilmingtons leisurely activities. After graduating from UNCW I really didnt have life figured out yet. I have not really seen much of the surrounding community just yet, but I am looking forward to it., 13 wins and counting: Seahawks look to defend streak against Cougars, UNCW Lady Seahawks snap basketball losing streak, Seahawks go toe-to-toe with the nations best, Win or go home: UNCW mens soccer prepares for semi-finals, Bring on the nations best: Seahawks start basketball season with a bang, Perrotta and the Seahawks eye the conference crown, Lights, camera, madness! Purpose: To begin developing positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water for children at least 5 years of age. This is maintained by alumni of the UNCW Swim and Dive team and is in no way affiliated with the After a couple of unsatisfying work experiencesI went back to school to pursuea Nursing degree. It worked enough times that I always made sure I was close to Coach when the praying started. From the start he disrespected and killed the traditions of the Allen era. Season cancelled early, and now two of the coaches fired with zero context? We live, work and play right here in the Cape Fear. Kale Kirchner. WILMINGTON, NC (UNCW) Jason Memont, who swam collegiately at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and enjoyed successful coaching stints at William & Mary and South Carolina, has been named UNCWs head swimming and diving coach. UNCW New Swim Coach Nathan Johnson| Interning Writer September 3, 2014 For the first 36 seasons in program history, the UNC Wilmington swimming & diving team only had one man to answer to, former coach Dave Allen. After the prayer we would burst out of the equipment room with a roar of enthusiasm. discovery: { Coach came over to me and said "Kenny, if you can make all this doing breaststroke, you'll have a spot". Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates! He has been awesome, said Adam Salzman, UNCWs senior team captain. Such a joke. I have now been a Pediatric Nurse for 25 years. Freshman diver Nic Newis won both boards in the mens meet, and junior Courtney Klausen swept the womens diving events. Strangely, I have no recollection of those painful workouts. It was his fourth diving Coach of the Year honor. The official Men's Golf Coach List for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. Hes been very loyal at each coaching stop and is more than prepared to take over his own program. Having a new face around the pool has taken some time for veteran members of the UNCW swim team to adjust to. I feel so bad for the team. There are some peoplethat have life figured out at an early age, they know exactly what they want to do. The pool is available for use by UNCW Faculty, Staff, Students, and Members. From there, his career progressed from part-time to full-time at the College of William & Mary, where he was an assistant for three years before becoming an assistant for the University of South Carolina the last seven seasons. He served as a captain his senior season. He served as head coach of the Ipswich, Mass., YMCA of the North Shore team and sent 10 swimmers to NCAA Division I programs. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. Men's and Women's Swimming Assistant Coach. My mother was a swim lesson instructor when I was growing up and so I was always around the pool.. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Memont chose to work with the UNCW swim team because of their amazing track record, the location of the town, and the familiar atmosphere. I had a superstition at the time that if I was touching Coachs hand during the prayer I would have a good meet, like hewould impart some kind of superpower on me. I do remember all the fun that we had together as a team. Ultimately, the school decided to not cut any sports, and in the interim the program has done significant work, especially with the help of former head coach Dave Allen, to grow an endowment for the program. Dave Allen's replacement has been named. Siddle, 33, is making his fifth coaching stop and first as a head coach. Name: Michael Baric UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2014 Events: 200IM, 100Back, 200Breast Degree: History Profession: Coach Current residence: Durham, NC What is your favorite memory of Seahawk Spotlight: Adam Brenneman June 28, 2022 | Alumni Spotlight We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Alongside his time at Rowan University, John was also a full-time club with the Jersey Wahoos Swim Club. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. the best coach I ever had. The former Seahawk swimmer is in his second season leading UNCWs teams. John's knowledge is extensive and although young he has a wealth of experience due to his days as a swimmer, a club coach and as a collegiate coach. Needless to say, I gave it all I had, and then some. Exactly! This event happened two days ago and we have yet to see uncwsports.com postRead more . If you are not one of those people it is OK, there is no big rush to get anywhere by a certain time. Pushing Onward, Proving Grounds, and Projected Passion, Bursting Pipes, Big Anticipation, and Boisterous Achievements, Guidelines, Getting Stronger, and Good Reads, Getting Wins, Going Mobile, and Gaining Funding, Vying for Victory, Vital Resources, and Vlogging, Commencement, Coming Together, and Creative Content, High Hopes, Hectic Energy, and Hungry Students, Retirement, Revisions, and Being Ready for the Future, Reform, Resolve, and Returning to the Spotlight, Enrollment, Entrancing Arts, and Erupting Success. For the last 19 years I have had the toughest job of my lifethat of a parent! Growing up near the water, Memont was active in local swimming competitions. He was also a part of the three gold-medal UNCW relay teams. All rights reserved. Bobby Guntoro, who was named head coach on July 23, 2020, returns to his alma mater following eight seasons on the staff at NC State, including the last three as the Wolfpacks Associate Head Coach. publisher_id: "7056", element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Carroll began his collegiate coaching career as a volunteer assistant at Rowan University in 2016-17. We're your neighbors. We have made a change in the leadership and direction of our program, a spokesperson told SwimSwam on Wednesday. In 2019, the UNCW men finished 2nd out of 5 teams at the CAA Championships while the women placed 6 out of 7 teams. UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of '95 Events: backstroke, mid-distance freestyle Degree: BS Chemistry, Minor in Math and Spanish Profession: Veterinarian and Vacation Rental Consultant Current residence: Newport Beach, CA What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW's Swimming & Diving program? For children ages 6-months to 3-years, it is recommended that an adult accompanies the child in the water for every lesson. Coach bowdenj@uncw.edu: Footer. Looks like Jimmys retirement is approaching sooner than he expected. in Biology and then went on to complete my Doctorate in Pharmacy Profession:Pharmacist What, Name:Amanda Russell (Formerly Amanda Didawick) UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2017 Events:Conference events were 100 fly, 200 fly, 50 free Degree:Exercise Science Profession:Physical therapist, Name: Gershon Alaluf UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of '95 Events: backstroke, mid-distance freestyle Degree: BS Chemistry, Minor in Math and Spanish Profession: Veterinarian and, Name: Mike Bitzenhofer UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 87 Events: 200 Fly and Fly on the Medley Relay Degree: Commercial Recreation Profession: Registered Nurse, Q&A: Name: Kenny Mannon UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2011 Events: 100 & 200 breaststroke Degree: bachelors of science in biology, minor in forensic, UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2012 Events:200 Free, 500 Free, 100 Free Degree:BA in Psychology, MS in School Psychology Profession:School Psychologist Current residence:Exton, PA, Name:Kim (aka KimJo) Jenko UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of2005 Events:100 & 200 breaststroke, 200 IM Degree:BS in Chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry Profession:Physician, Name: Michael Baric UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2014 Events:200IM, 100Back, 200Breast Degree:History Profession:Coach Current residence: Durham, NC What is your favorite memory of, Name: Adam Brenneman UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2006 Events:50 & 100 Free, 100 Back Degree: BS Chemistry 2006 BS Biology 2006 Masters Chemistry. UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of '87 Events: 200 Fly and Fly on the Medley Relay Degree: Commercial Recreation Profession: Registered Nurse Current residence: Wake Forest, NC What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW's Swimming & Diving program? John worked with the senior and junior groups at Wahoos and helped send over 30 swimmers to the NCSA swim championships, where these swimmers broke over 70 team records during his time with the program. 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Head Coach Swimming and Diving: Lucas Richmond: Head Diving Coach: Mark de Swardt: Assistant Swim & Dive Coach: Molly Hebzynski: Assistant Swim & Dive Coach: Women's Swimming & Diving Support Staff. Your email address will not be published. Guntoros mens team won the CAA Championship, the 14th in program history and first since 2014, by a large margin. University of Florida/2012 U.S. Olympic Coach, Your email address will not be published. Could not agree with you more. It seems like the the director of athletics at UNCW has once again infuriated a community of people and done their best to show the little effect its has on them. John Carroll joins the Seahawk coaching staff for the 2020-21 season following two seasons on the staff at Auburn. UNCW Swimming gave me the greatest gift possible, lifelong friends. I know Johns energy will greatly help the Seahawk program and I look forward to watching him flourish. Head CoachBobby Guntorois the Colonial Athletic Associations mens swimming Coach of the Year whileBeau Bunnreceived the honor of CAA Coach of the Year for both mens and womens diving sports. They are getting a great one!, Harvey Humphries The AD refused to listen to the many voices crying out. Beyond this, his work ethic and demeanor will allow for great success both coaching and recruiting. The former Rochester Institute of Technology swimmer lived near the beach in a town called Groveland, Massachusetts. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology from RIT in 2001. He really showed his true colors and feelings towards the swim team and validated that we as swimmers are not valued in his program. Hallonen is a graduate of UNCW and joined the program as a coach in the fall of 2016, serving a total of 4 seasons as head coach. UNCW Conference Champions, 2019-2020 Season. orientation: "portrait", Back in 2013 he tried to scrap swimming, track/cross country, and softball to save money blatantly ignoring the Mens CAA success streak. Athletic departments often do not disclose the facts in order to protect the AD or Chancellor from blowback. detail_page_enabled: true, The Gamecock women finished 4-4 on the year, with Amanda Rutqvist reaching the NCAA Championships for the fourth time. Nelson, who hails from Newcastle The official Women's Swimming and Diving Coach List for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. category_id: null, In 2012 I fell in love with swimming all over again. For the first 36 seasons in program history, the UNC Wilmington swimming & diving team only had one man to answer to, former coach Dave Allen. } In biology, minor in forensic science just kinda hurts of Groveland, Mass also. I had, and had the most fun in our own dorm, Hewlett Hall of Finland, broke school! 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