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Alli St. John is from Carbondale, IL and attended King University. While there, she was a 4x national finalist and 2x national champion. She also excelled at the international level, capturing two junior world bronze medals and two senior world silver medals. Alli is now the head coach of the Iowa State women’s wrestling team. While they will compete in open tournaments this year, their debut season will be in 2027-2028.

Also, the Cyclone Women’s wrestling camp is next weekend! On Saturday, October 10th, wrestlers ranging from 3rd–12th grade will get the opportunity to meet, train with, and learn from the Cyclone women’s wrestling team, including Head Coach Alli St. John and Assistant Coaches Jake Kadel and Cash Wilcke. For more information and to register, head to www.cyclonewomenswrestlingcamp.com.

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Tyler Bjustrom is a 3x placewinner and 2x state finalist for the Algona Bulldogs. He went to Iowa State, where he eventually walked-on and wrestled for a couple seasons as a Cyclone. After college, Tyler spent some time coaching at Emmetsburg, where he was named the 2019 1A Coach of the Year.

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Michael DeAugustino comes from a wreslting-rich family. His dad wrestled at Maryland and has been inducted to the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling HOF while his grandfather is in Pennsylvania Chapter. As for himself, Michael was a 3x state placewinner for Flagler Palm Coast HS in Florida. He competed at Northwestern University, where he earned All-American status his junior season, and also spent a season at the University of Michigan.

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Chelsea Atkinson is a native of Payson, Utah, where she went on to get a Human Nutrition degree from Southern Utah. She proceeded to obtain another degree in dietetics from the Alabama. This passion for nutrition has led her to Utah Valley, where she’s been the wrestling team’s sport dietitian since 2021. Chelsea is also the co-founder of Corelete, which provides science-driven supplements formulated to support training, recovery and durability. For more information, head to corelete.com or corelete.supplements on instagram.

Corelete Website: https://corelete.com/

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Dylan Ragusin is from Elk Grove Village, IL and was a part of some Montini Catholic teams that were full of hammers. As for Dylan himself, he was a 4x state finalist and 2x state champion to go along with 3 Fargo titles. He turned in an impressive career at Michigan, qualifying for NCAAs 4 times and coming away with a 5th place finish in 2024.

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Alexandria Glaudé is from West Sacramento, CA where she wrestled at Christian Brothers HS. She became a 2x national champion for McKendree and has been a mainstay on the international stage. She’s made two age-group World Teams (including winning a U23 World Bronze) and earned a spot on the 2025 Senior World Team. Alexandria is also an Assistant Coach at Menlo College and hosts her own podcast called Weigh-Ins, which you can find below.

Weigh-Ins Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033TBpHn2rh0jpXbxoJqQl?si=c7ce29ecf762439f

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A 2x Maryland state champ and 4x Fargo AA, Coleman Nogle is heading into his senior season at Harvard University. A team captain last year, he’s ready to leave his mark on the program after an injury-riddled last couple years.

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Head Coach Keith Gavin is approaching his 10th year at the helm of Pitt, his alma mater. After winning a national title there in 2008, he's also gone on to coach a national champion. Few coaches can say they've accomplished both at the same school. With a new wrestling facility and a strong contingent returning, Pitt will be looking to jump levels this year.

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One might think Nyla Valencia’s career came to a painful end. After tearing her ACL for a third time, she announced she’s retiring from the sport. But that’s not how Nyla sees it. She’s an All-American at the University of Iowa, made a U23 World Team, qualified for the Olympics Trials and is on her way to becoming a doctor. Nyla is also using her experience to impact others by creating Rebuild You, where she shares the most effective, evidence-based recovery tools and guidance she had access to so that any injured athlete, regardless of where they start, can find their way back stronger. Find more information at rebuildyou.org or rebuildyou.platform on instagram.

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Recently announced as an Assistant Coach at Upper Iowa, Spencer Mooberry graduated from Northern Illinois in the spring. An Osage, IA alumni, Spencer’s college career was ravaged by injuries. However, he has such a positive outlook on his wrestling journey and is only going to use his experiences to fuel his fire into the coaching ranks.

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Dr. Brady Jennings comes from the storied Osage pipeline. He was a 4x placewinner for the Green Devils, capping his career with a state title. Having always dreamed of going to Iowa State, Brady fulfilled his goal of wrestling for the Cyclones. After graduating, Brady has pursued medicine, recently graduating from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and beginning his residency at the University of Missouri.

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Ben Hatta is the executive producer of Clash of Dynasties, a 4-part docuseries that delves into the intense rivalry between two of the nation’s top wrestling powerhouses in the 90s: the St. Edward Eagles and Walsh Jesuit Warriors. It showcases the raw passion and mutual animosity as they battled for the coveted title of the #1 team in the country. Head to https://clashofdynasties.com/ to stream the series, see behind the scenes action and more.

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Jon Trenge was a highly-touted recruit from Orefield, PA. A 3x placewinner and 2x PA state champ, he headed to Lehigh University to continue his wrestling career. Jon had an outstanding start to his college career before retinal tears in his eye almost derailed it completely. Nonetheless, he battled through and became a 3x AA and 2x runner-up on some of the best Lehigh wrestling teams in the schools history.

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Luke Cherep is from Naperville, IL and attended Naperville Central. Although he failed to qualify for the state tournament in high school, Luke knew he had something to offer at the next level. He found a home at the University of Missouri as a walk-on. His work ethic and determination eventually paid off as he found himself competing in some varsity matches. After college, Luke moved on to jiu-jitsu and has won two NoGi World Championships.

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Bryce Shelton is a recent grad of the United States Air Force Academy. He was a 4-year letterwinner and team captain this past season. He came to USAFA from Spring Grove, IL courtesy of Marian Central HS where he placed 4th at state as a junior. Now as a 2Lt, Bryce is headed to Columbus, MS for pilot training.

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Gabe Christenson might as well have been born in the wrestling room. Starting when he was a toddler, Gabe finished high school as a 4x placewinner and 2x state champ for SE Polk. He started his college career at Iowa before transferring to Virginia. He finished up his final year at Northwestern. Although injuries dampened his college years, he still looks at his overall experience with much gratitude.

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Michael Kemerer was a 4x finalist and state champ for Franklin Regional in PA. He went on to have a decorated career at the University of Iowa, becoming a 5x AA and national finalist. He never finished lower than 4th. Michael is now an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota, where he just helped Max McEnelly to a national title.

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James Conway was a 3x placewinner and state champ for Loyola Blakefield in Maryland. James went to Franklin & Marshall in Lancaster, PA, where he became a 2x national qualifier. He also thrived in the classroom, as he was an Elite 90 Award Winner in 2024 and is entering the medical field upon graduation.

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Mike McMullan was on the doorstep of playing football for Harvard. Thankfully for Northwestern (and wrestling fans), he chose wrestling. The No. 1-ranked heavyweight recruit in the class of 2010, Mike was a 2x national prep champion. As a Wildcat, he would go down as one of the greats. A 4x AA and national finalist, Mike never finished lower than 3rd at the national tournament.

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Cy Fowler hails from Cleveland…….Tennessee. With 6 siblings in total, Cy’s family started to get into wrestling. He ended high school as a 4x placewinner and 2x state champ for Cleveland HS while winning 4 state titles as a team. Cy’s freshman season at the Air Force Academy just came to a close. While it was an excellent year for his growth, that has only fed into his hunger to get better.

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It took Dr. Aaron Meyer a little time before he finally found success on the mat. He placed for the first time at any level as a sophomore in high school for SE Polk. He followed that up with back-to-back runner-up finishes before committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes. After graduating, Aaron went to Palmer College of Chiropractic and now works beside his dad at Meyer Chiropractic and Performance in West Des Moines, IA. Meyer Chiropractic and Performance delivers personalized, results-driven care to help you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free. Whether you’re recovering from injury or optimizing performance, their expert approach is built around getting you back to doing what you love. Head to meyerchiroandperformance.com for more information.

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Zach Glazier is someone who embodies what it really means to stay committed to the grind, even when the spotlight isn’t always there. A 4x placewinner and 2x state champ for Albert Lea, Zach spent his first 5 years at Iowa. As a senior, he finally cracked the lineup and became a national qualifier. He spent a year at SDSU, again qualifying for nationals. This past season, he joined his brother at St. Cloud State for one final run, where he became a DII AA. A wild ride that’s centered around resilience, discipline, and staying ready no matter the circumstances.

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It’s hard to find kids like Andrew Rodas nowadays. He participated in 4 sports in high school, specifically excelling at football and wrestling. He’s a 3x state qualifier and 2x placewinner for MFL MarMac. He went on to both play football and wrestle at Southwest Minnesota State University before focusing solely on wrestling after his sophomore year. I’m also proud to call him my friend.

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Joe Moon is from Ellendale, MN and wrestled at New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva HS. He won a couple Minnesota HS state titles before upping his level at Augsburg, where he was a 3x AA and 2x national champ. His 04-05 Auggies won the national team title with 10 AA’s and 4 national champs. Joe wasn’t the most talented of wrestlers, but he’d outwork anyone in the country.

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Frank Weymiller has more football credentials than he does wrestling. But the trials and tribulations he endured during wrestling have left a lasting impact on his life. On the mat, he placed 5th for Waukon at the Iowa HS State tournament his senior year. As far as football goes, Frank’s name is littered in the Coe College record books. He participated in Iowa State’s Pro Day in 2013 and was inducted into the Coe College Athletics HOF in 2023.

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Burke Paddock will be the first to tell you he came up short during his career. But he knows he’s not simply defined by his wrestling accolades. A 2x NY state champ and 5x state placewinner, Burke wrestled at Iowa for 2 years. He was a World Team Trials runner-up in both freestyle and greco and also placed 4th at the U.S. Open in 2023. Burke is now helping out  at the USAFA Prep School and living in Colorado Springs.

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Just looking at Jordan Westfall’s career, you might view it as one who continuously came up short. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. A 4x placewinner for Highland Riverside and a DIII runner-up at Coe College, Jordan battled back again and again from his losses. When times got tough, Jordan got tougher. It’s a lesson he carries with himself to this day. And it wouldn’t have been possible without wrestling. 

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There’s a famous saying out there that states: “Behind every great man there’s a great woman.” Meet Kristen Metcalf. You may know her as the wife of Iowa State Assistant Wrestling Coach Brent Metcalf. But by the end of this episode, you’ll know her as a professor at Iowa State University who has a PhD in Health and Human Physiology. Kristen has been by Brent every step of the way. And while he chased his dreams, she never gave up on hers.

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If you grew up wrestling in Iowa during the early to mid-2000s, you knew the name Marshall Koethe. He was a 3x state finalist and 2x state champion for Akron-Westfield before ending his senior campaign in 3rd place for Twin River Valley. Marshall has used his experiences, both good and bad, to help shape his own athletes as he helps out at Iowa City West. A father of five, his oldest son, Owin, will be competing this week at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament in class 3A at 144 lbs.

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Ryan Deakin is a product of Legacy HS located in Broomfield, CO. He was a 3x state finalist and 2x state champion. He put together one of the best wrestling careers in Northwestern history, becoming a 4x AA and ending his career in style as a national champ. Ryan has now partnered with another DI AA in Max Wessell to start Iron Summit, a fitness and performance organization that offers personalized training, nutrition guidance, mindset coaching, and sport-specific strength programs to help individuals improve their health, build strength, and reach their performance goals. You can find more information on their website at ironsummittraining.com. You can also check out their podcast: Iron Summit. Both of these can be found in the show notes.

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Clayton Rush put together one heck of a wrestling career. He was a 4x state finalist and 2x state champ for Aledo HS in Illinois. He had immediate success at Coe College, finishing as a DIII national runner-up his freshman year. After a 5th place finish as a sophomore, Clayton won back-to-back titles to cement himself as an all-time great. He’s since been inducted into the Coe College Athletics Hall of Fame, a feat he shares with his wife. It was also recently announced that Clayton will be inducted into the 2026 NCAA DIII Men’s Hall of Fame class. To top it off, he’ll be joined by his college coach, John Oostendorp. Clayton is a now head coach himself, currently at the helm of Alburnett HS.

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Tomas did one year of wrestling when he was younger before he was persuaded to go back out in 9th grade. He ended his high school career as a 2x state finalist and state champ for Hickory Ridge in Harrisburg, NC. He’s currently a RS Sophomore at App. State, where he wrestles 184 lbs. and qualified for the NCAA tournament as a true freshman after winning a SoCon title. Not bad for a kid who started wrestling in 2019.

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Ben Clymer won a PA state title for Northwestern Lehigh in 2008. He qualified for the NCAA tournament 3 times representing Hofstra University, but failed to ultimately reach his goals. That failure has fueled his success as a coach, turning Faith Christian Academy into one of the best high school teams in the nation.

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An Iowa City, IA native, Alex Kanellis was a 2x placewinner while collecting a state title for Iowa City West on the mat and was a part of one the Hawkeyes highest-rated football recruiting classes in the Ferentz era. He’s the founder of Landmine University, a strength training company focused on providing continuing education to strength coaches and athletes. If you want more information on how to get involved and push yourself to the max, head to www.landmineuniversity.com or find him on instagram at landmineuniversity.

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John Erneste is every coach's dream athlete. He works hard. Puts the team above himself. Is always prepared whenever his number is called. I guess that’s why he ended up placing 4 times at Park Hill HS and finishing as an AA for Mizzou. Back in Kansas City, MO., John is a wrestling coach at his alma mater of Park Hill HS.

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Bradley starred for the Bettendorf Bulldogs in high school, placing 3 times and collecting a state title. He would travel 3 and a half hours to practice at Sebolt Wrestling Academy. But if Bradley wanted to reach his goals, he knew he had to make the trip. After spending two years as a Hawkeye, Bradley made the decision to head to Oklahoma, where he’s ready to show the wrestling world (and himself) what sort of damage he can do.

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Christian was the #1 pound-for-pound wrestler in the class of 2023. He was a U20 World Team Member, a 2x Super 32 champ and a junior freestyle national champ. But what does that guarantee you? As Christian came to find out: absolutely nothing. Originating from Elkhart, IN, Christian spent a year at both Oklahoma State and Iowa State. Things seemed to be going a little sideways for him. But with the support of his inner-circle, Christian has found a home in Laramie at the University of Wyoming and seems to be the best version of himself.

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The name “Killian” is tied to Celtic roots meaning “bright-headed” and “little warrior”. This name perfectly depicts our next guest, Killian Cardinale. A 2x AA at West Virginia, his achievements didn’t come without overcoming adversity. He started his college career at Old Dominion before they cut their program. He found a home at West Virginia, but injuries threatened his ability to compete. True to his name, Killian battled like the warrior he is.

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Carl really didn’t go all-in on wrestling until his freshman year of high school. And even then, he was JV. But each year after that, he saw major gains. Carl ended up a 2x state placewinner and state champ for West Delaware. His success carried over to Upper Iowa, where he was 3x AA. Carl ended his college career with the most wins in Peacock history. He now owns a construction business near Manchester, IA and is also in his 11th year as an assistant coach at Upper Iowa.

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Matt Hoover won state titles. He won The Biggest Loser. But, as he learned, those victories didn’t guarantee him a lifetime of success. He’s battled adversity, regret, his weight. However, with the help of a strong support system and some tough self-reflection, Matt has found peace within himself. He lives in Washington state with his wife and kids and coaches at Cascade Christian High School. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Matt Hoover!

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Eric Schultz joins me for the 5th time. Last we met with Eric, he was training at the NWTC in Lincoln, NE and coaching at Nebraska Wesleyan University. He has recently moved to Champaign, IL and is an assistant coach at the University of Illinois. Oh, and he still helps out with Clare's photography business. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Assistant Coach Eric Schultz!

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Tanner is from Humboldt, IA where he was a 3x state qualifier and 2x placewinner for the Wildcats, finishing 3rd as a junior and winning it all as a senior. He spent the next two years at Iowa Central, finishing 5th as a sophomore to claim AA status. The 2009 team he was on was recently inducted into the IC Athletics HOF. Life after Iowa Central got rocky for Tanner. But he’s found a way to grind through it all and become the best version of himself. Tanner now lives in Fort Dodge, IA with his 3 kids and he recently completed an IRONMAN. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Tanner Kampen!

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Jared is from Clearwater, FL and was a 3x state champ for Clearwater Countryside HS. He went on to wrestle at the University of Oklahoma, where he was a 2x AA and national finalist. He competed for years at the senior level, consistently making the US national team. Finally, in 2012, Jared made his first Olympic Team at the ripe age of 33. He now enters his ninth year at Virginia Tech (and fourth as Associate Head Coach) with the arrow pointing way up for the Hokies. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Associate Head Coach Jared Frayer!

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Nate is from Pleasant Hill, IA and was a 3x placewinner and 2x state champ for SE Polk. In 2021, Nate represented Team USA at Cadet Worlds in Budapest, Hungary and came away with a bronze medal. However, prior to his senior year, Nate decided to step away from the sport. He turned his attention to the Navy and is currently stationed in Norfolk, VA. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Nate Jesuroga!

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Dylan is from Tiffin, IA and went on to become a 4x state placewinner and 2x state champion for Iowa City West. He was on some of the toughest teams the Trojans have ever produced. Dylan wrestled at the University of Iowa, but unfortunately injuries cut his career short. After competing, Dylan entered the coaching space. With the support of his staff and parents, he’s built one of the top wrestling clubs in the nation: Big Game Wrestling Club. He also does landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, etc. So hit up Carew Landscaping if you’re in the North Liberty area and he’ll get you taken care of! So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Dylan Carew!

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Victor is from Brecksville, OH and was a 2x state champ for Brecksville HS. He spent two years in Stillwater and was a national qualifier as a RS freshman for Oklahoma State. Victor made the decision to transfer to Iowa, where he’s spent the last two years. After missing last year due to injury, Victor is ripe and ready to compete. He recently went 1-1 at his first Senior World Championships while competing for Serbia at 70kg. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Victor Voinovich III!

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Jon is from Riceville, IA, where he was a 4x state qualifier and 3x placewinner. He went on to wrestle at Central College and was a 3x AA and 2x national champ. Jon made the U.S. national team in 1998, finished 3rd at the 98 WTT and also placed 4th at the 2000 Olympic Trials. He’s been the head coach at the University of Dubuque since 2002 and has only added to his elite résumé. In 2024, Jon was inducted into the Riceville HOF. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Head Coach Jon McGovern!

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Noah is from Epworth, IA and was a 2x state qualifier for the Bobcats. After placing 6th as a senior, Noah went to the University of Dubuque for a stint. He later enlisted in the marines and served 6 years. Nowadays, Noah is out west as a firefighter in LA County. Noah has a great perspective on life and that is what makes this episode so valuable. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Noah Southworth!

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Ty is from Glenwood, IA, where he describes himself as a “late bloomer”. He was a 3x state qualifier, 2x state finalist and a state champ his senior year. Ty’s upward trajectory continued at Augustana University, as he became just the third 4x AA in Vikings history. He was recently inducted into the Augustana Athletics Hall of Fame for his accomplishments. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Ty Copsey!

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Brett is from Bennington, NE and was a 4x state champ for the Badgers, finishing with a career record of 171-4. Brett went on to wrestle at St. Cloud State, where he was a 4x DII AA. He won a national title as a freshman before finishing 3rd and 4th twice. After graduating, Brett went to the University of Iowa, received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and currently works at Rock Valley Physical Therapy. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Dr. Brett Velasquez!

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