Outbreak Europe

Status| active
Genre| Breaking competition
Begins| August 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)
Ends| August 25, 2024 (2024-08-25)
Frequency| Annually
Venue| Europa Shopping Center, Ministry of Fun, Main Square, Urban Spot
Location(s)| Banská Bystrica
Country| Slovakia
Years active| 2010 - present
Founders| David “B-Boy Mex One” Alvarado, Unique Styles Crew, The Bboy Spot Europe, The Legits
Participants| 2000
Attendance| 94 countries
Activity|

* 2 vs 2 Breaking
* 1 vs 1 Breaking
* 1 vs 1 B-Girl
* 1 vs 1 Footwork
* 1 vs 1 Powermove
* 1 vs 1 Kid (16 yo and younger)
* Rep Your Country
* Cypher Cat
* The Legits Blast Concert & parties
* Youth is the Future Camp

Outbreak Europe is an annual international breaking competition organized by a streetwear and video production company The Legits and The Bboy Spot Europe taking place in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia during last week of July. The competition includes battles in 5 + 1 categories: 2 vs 2, 1 vs 1 Undisputed, 1vs 1 Bgirl, 1 vs 1 Kids, Cypher Kings and Rep Your Country crew battle. This 3-day event is notable for its uniqueness in featuring all 4 hip hop elements which are breaking, DJing, MCing and graffiti writing.

## Winners

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Year  | 2vs2 Breaking  | 1vs1 Breaking  | 1vs1 B-Girl  | Kid  | Cypher King(s) & Queen(s) & Cats  | Rep Your Country  | 1vs1 Footwork  | 1vs1 Power Move  | 1vs1 Toprock

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2024  |  Body Carnival YG  |  Quake |  Nicka  |  Littleman  |  Ruffneck Attack  |  France  |  Ayu  |  Alexis  |  Fly Jan
2023  |  Lil Zoo & Kuzya  |  Lithe-ing  |  Nicka  |  Jason  |  Peaky Rock  |  Ukraine  |  Chaubernard  |  Lion
2022  |  Lil Zoo & Phil Wizard  |  Lagaet  |  671  |  Danger  |  Allef  |  Ukraine  |  Onton See
2021  |  Robb & Jordi  |  Nord Diamond  |  Nicka  |  Point  |  Tazzmanio & Noris  |  Belgium
2020*  |  Willastr8 & Thesis  |  JohnnyFox  |  Ayumi  |  Miracle  | \-  |  Russia
2019 |  Stripes & Vicious |  Victor |  San Andrea |  Grom & Angry Boy |  From Down Town |  Russia
2018 |  Intact & Den |  Cheerito |  Kate |  Raptor & Malik |  From Down Town |  France
2017 |  Thesis & Ayumi |  Victor |  Kate |  Grom & Shasty Rock |  South Front |  Ukraine
2016 |  Intact & Pluto |  Kuzya |  Paulina |  Shigekix |  SMAC 19 |  France
2015 |  Menno & Roxrite |  El Niño |  Sunny |  Untied |  Den |  Poland
2014 |  Vicious & Fleau |  Kleju |  Paulina |  Nick |  Kosto |  Poland
2013 |  Greku & Kleju | - |  Kate | - |  Ladie One |  Ukraine
2012 |  Vlad & Rukus | - |  Eri | - |  Ruffneck Attack |  Ukraine
2011 |  Neguin & Blanka | - |  Movie One | - |  Slef | \-
2010 |  Intact & Pluto | - |  Nadia | - |  Mefo | \-

## History

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Outbreak Europe started in 2010 as the first official European qualifier for the Outbreak Hip Hop Festival - World Finals that was established by David “B-Boy Mex One” Alvarado of Unique Styles Crew in 2003 in Florida, USA. After the last edition of the Outbreak World Finals in Orlando, FL USA in 2013, the World Finals were moved indefinitely to Outbreak Europe, as the European qualifier became the eventual world championship event.

### 2010

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First edition took place on July 1 – 4, 2010. Attendance at the event was 700 dancers and 200 visitors from 31 countries.[1]

Judges:

* Roxrite (The Squadron Crew)
* Kid David (Renegades Crew)
* Keebz (Mind 180 Crew)

MCs:

* Mario Bee
* Lil Pablo

DJs:

* Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
* Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
* Woo-D (Horse Power Crew)
* Piggo (StreetCom Crew)

Funk bands:

* COMP&NEROS

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### 2011

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Second edition moved to a new place within the city and was held on June 30 - July 3, 2011. Attendance at the event increased to 1050 dancers and visitors from 36 countries.[2] [3]

Judges:

* Lamine (Vegabonds Crew)
* El Niño (The Squadron Crew)
* Nasty Ray (The Squadron Crew)

MCs:

* Mario Bee
* Lil Pablo
* Mex One

DJs:

* Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
* Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
* Woo-D (Horse Power Crew)
* Piggo (StreetCom Crew)

Funk bands:

* COMP&NEROS

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### 2012

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Third volume of Outbreak Europe took place on July 27 – 29, 2012. It was a special edition because Outbreak World Finals moved from USA to Slovakia. For the first time, bboys and bgirls could win Outbreak World Finals title directly at the event in Banská Bystrica. This year also featured new unique world championship in category country vs country called Rep Your Country. Attendance was 1200 people and number of attending countries increased to 53 countries.[4] [5]

Judges:

* Ken Swift (7 Gems Crew)
* Freeze (Ghost Crew)
* Roxrite (The Squadron Crew)

MCs:

* Mario Bee
* Lil Pablo
* Mex One

DJs:

* Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
* Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
* Woo-D (Horse Power Crew)
* Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
* Piggo (StreetCom Crew)

Funk bands:

* Champion Sound
* COMP&NEROS

Graffiti writers:

* Spen One (Unique Styles Crew)
* Point 3 Crew
* Vaik (OSA Crew)
* Ceil (OSA Crew)

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### 2013

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Fourth annual was held on July 26 – 28, 2013. After special World Finals edition in 2012, bboys and bgirls battled to qualify and get to Outbreak World Finals in USA again. Attendance increased to 1350 dancers and visitors from 61 countries.[6] [7]

Judges:

* Alien Ness (Zulu Kings Crew)
* Focus (Flow Mo Crew)
* Jeskilz (Cypher Adikts Crew)

MCs:

* Mario Bee
* Lil Pablo
* Mex One

DJs:

* Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
* Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
* Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
* Smirnoff
* Ervin Arana (Cypher Adikts Crew)
* Plash (SSS Crew)

Funk bands:

* Champion Sound
* COMP&NEROS

Graffiti writers:

* Point 3 Crew

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### 2014

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Fifth edition was a celebration of Outbreak Europe 5th anniversary and took place on July 25 – 27, 2014. It was an essential edition because European qualification became officially the World championship. This year was accompanied by new major event The Legits Blast Concert and Undisputed 1 vs 1 Battle qualification. The Legits Blast brought to Outbreak Europe live concert of legendary hip hop trio The Lords of the Underground from Newark, USA and concert of Slovak hip hop and funk band Krok Spet. Winner of Undisputed 1 vs 1 Battle advanced to Undisputed World Bboy Series championship. Attendees number reached 1750 people from 64 countries.[8][9][10]

Judges:

* Poe One
* Hong 10
* Neguin

MCs:

* Mario Bee
* Lil Pablo
* Niko
* Osťo

DJs:

* Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
* Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
* Plash (SSS Crew)
* Smirnoff
* Fleg
* Felix
* Skizo
* Rawkuts

Concert:

* The Lords of the Underground
* Krok Spet
* Separ
* Zverina
* Champion Sound
* Flue

Graffiti writers:

* Vaik (OSA Crew)
* Ceil (OSA Crew)

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### 2015

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Sixth edition took place on July 24 – 26, 2015. The Legits Blast brought to Outbreak Europe live concert of another American legendary hip hop trio M.O.P., and famous slovak trio Kontrafakt. Attendees number reached 2700 people from 70 countries.[11] [12]

Judges:

* Kid David (Renegades Crew)
* Menno (Def Dogz Crew)
* Ata (Ghost Crew)
* Lego (Flipside Kingz Crew)
* Roxrite (The Squadron Crew)

MCs:

* Mario Bee
* Lil Pablo
* Osťo

DJs:

* Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
* Fleg
* Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
* Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
* Plash (SSS Crew)
* Smirnoff
* Felix

Concert:

* M.O.P.
* Kontrafakt
* Krok Spet
* Špeker a Boco
* Flue

Graffiti writers:

* Vaik (OSA Crew)
* Ceil (OSA Crew)

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### 2016

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Seventh edition took place on July 29 – 31, 2016. The Legits Blast brought to Outbreak Europe live concert of The Beatnuts, and famous slovak Hip Hop artists Majk Spirit, H16, Moja Reč, Strapo, Boy Wonder and others. Attendees number reached 3200 people from 71 countries. In 2016 334 bboys, 114 bgirls and 225 2on2 participants entered the competition, making Outbreak Europe the largest bboy event in the world.[13]

Judges:

* Abstrak
* Nasty Ray
* Bgirl AT
* Dyzee
* Lil John

MCs:

* Mario Bee
* Lil Pablo
* Osťo

DJs:

* Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
* Fleg
* Ervin Arana
* Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
* Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
* Plash (SSS Crew)
* Smirnoff
* Felix
* Shimo

Concert:

* The Beatnuts
* Sol
* Majk Spirit + H16
* Strapo
* Moja Reč
* Boy Wonder
* Krok Spet
* Špeker a Boco
* Flue

Graffiti writers:

* Vaik (OSA Crew)
* Ceil (OSA Crew)
* Ewil One (Point 3 Crew)

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### 2017

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Eight edition took place on July 28 – 30, 2017.

Judges:

* Poe One
* Yan
* Casper
* Reveal
* Renegade

MCs:

* Ivan Urban Action Figure
* Lil Pablo
* Osťo

DJs:

* Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
* Fleg
* Ervin Arana
* Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
* Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
* Plash (SSS Crew)
* Smirnoff

Concert:

* Onyx
* R.A. The Rugged Man
* Rytmus + Opostaris Live Band
* PSH
* Vec + Tono S. + Škrupo + Joe Trendy
* Supa & Jožis Engerer
* Flue Funk Band
* PJ & Funkdat

Graffiti writers:

* Vaik (OSA Crew)
* Ceil (OSA Crew)
* Ewil One (Point 3 Crew)

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### 2018

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9th edition took place on July 27 – 29, 2018.

Judges:

* Float
* Wing
* Poe One
* Felix
* Hatsolo
* Renegade

MCs:

* Ivan Urban Action Figure
* Lil Pablo
* Max
* Johnny Mečoch

DJs:

* Lean Rock (The Squadron Crew)
* Fleg
* Ervin Arana
* Renegade (Soul Mavericks Crew)
* Scream (South Bboys Front Crew)
* Plash (SSS Crew)
* Smirnoff
* Felix
* BJ Piggo

Concert:

* Das Efx
* Strapo & DJ Spinhandz
* Nerieš
* Majself
* PJ & Funkdat

Graffiti writers:

* Vaik (OSA Crew)
* Ceil (OSA Crew)
* Ewil One (Point 3 Crew)

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## Outbreak Europe

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### 2014

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Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

| Round of 16| | Quarter-finals| | Semi-finals| | Final

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|  Kleju |  W

|  Tonio |  L |

|  Kleju |  W

| |  Tyson |  L |

|  Tyson |  W

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|  Tony Tbags |  L |

|  Kleju |  W

| |  Kosto |  L |

|  Kosto |  W

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|  Kapon |  L |

|  Kosto |  W

| |  Alkolil |  L |

|  Alkolil |  W

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|  Spin |  L |

|  Kleju |  W

| |  Killa Kolya |  L

|  Greku |  W

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|  Chereb |  L |

|  Greku |  L

| |  Killa Kolya |  W |

|  Killa Kolya |  W

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|  Sapa |  L |

|  Killa Kolya |  W

| |  Kuzya |  L | | Third place

|  Twister |  W

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|  Milky Rock |  L |

|  Twister |  L |  |

| |  Kuzya |  W | |  |

|  Kuzya |  W

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|  Freeman |  L |

### 2015

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Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

| Round of 16| | Quarter-finals| | Semi-finals| | Final

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|  El Niño |  W

|  Husky Husk |  L |

|  El Niño |  W

| |  Klesio |  L |

|  Klesio |  W

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|  Kanedsi |  L |

|  El Niño |  W

| |  Twister |  L |

|  Twister |  W

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|  Yuri Dominggos |  L |

|  Twister |  W

| |  Perna |  L |

|  Perna |  W

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|  Vint |  L |

|  El Niño |  W

| |  Fantum |  L

|  Fantum |  W

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|  Onel |  L |

|  Fantum |  W

| |  Kleju |  L |

|  Kleju |  W

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|  Tricky |  L |

|  Fantum |  W

| |  LB |  L | | Third place

|  LB |  W

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|  Hill |  L |

|  LB |  W |  |

| |  Hulk |  L | |  |

|  Hulk |  W

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|  Conni |  L |

### 2016

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Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

| Round of 16| | Quarter-finals| | Semi-finals| | Final

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|  Kuzya |  W

|  Shigekix |  L |

|  Kuzya |  W

| |  Kleju |  L |

|  Kleju |  W

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|  Mini Joe |  L |

|  Kuzya |  W

| |  Thomaz |  L |

|  Thomaz |  W

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|  Klesio |  L |

|  Thomaz |  W

| |  Hulk |  L |

|  Hulk |  W

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|  Twister |  L |

|  Kuzya |  W

| |  Sunni |  L

|  Sunni |  W

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|  Sapa |  L |

|  Sunni |  W

| |  Milhouse |  L |

|  Milhouse |  W

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|  Yarko |  L |

|  Sunni |  W

| |  Niek |  L | | Third place

|  Niek |  W

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|  T-Rock |  L |

|  Niek |  W |  |

| |  Lil G |  L | |  |

|  Lil G |  W

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|  Noindex |  L |

### 2017

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Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

| Round of 16| | Quarter-finals| | Semi-finals| | Final

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|  Victor |  W

|  Kido |  L |

|  Victor |  W

| |  Twister |  L |

|  Twister |  W

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|  T-Rock |  L |

|  Victor |  W

| |  Thomaz |  L |

|  Thomaz |  W

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|  Shigekix |  L |

|  Thomaz |  W

| |  The Wolfer |  L |

|  The Wolfer |  W

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|  Spin |  L |

|  Victor |  W

| |  Uzee Rock |  L

|  Uzee Rock |  W

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|  Roxrite |  L |

|  Uzee Rock |  W

| |  Lussy Sky |  L |

|  Lussy Sky |  W

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|  Admiracles |  L |

|  Uzee Rock |  W

| |  Kuzya |  L | | Third place

|  Kuzya |  W

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|  Snake |  L |

|  Kuzya |  W |  |

| |  LB |  L | |  |

|  LB |  W

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|  Grin |  L |

### 2018

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Individuals in bold won their respective battles. Undisputed #39.

| Round of 16| | Quarter-finals| | Semi-finals| | Final

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|  Kid Karam |  W

|  Gun |  L |

|  Kid Karam |  W

| |  Ayumi |  L |

|  Ayumi |  W

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|  Beetle |  L |

|  Kuzya |  W

| |  Kid Karam |  L |

|  Dany |  W

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|  Nord Diamond |  L |

|  Kuzya |  W

| |  Dany |  L |

|  Kuzya |  W

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|  Kae |  L |

|  Cheerito |  W

| |  Kuzya |  L

|  LB |  W

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|  Sheku |  L |

|  Illz |  W

| |  LB |  L |

|  Illz |  W

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|  Lil G |  L |

|  Cheerito |  W

| |  Illz |  L | | Third place

|  Phil Wizzard |  W

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|  Gieras |  L |

|  Cheerito |  W |  |

| |  Phill Wizard |  L | |  |

|  Cheerito |  W

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|  Mini Joe |  L |

## References

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1. ^ Hip-hopové šialenstvo opäť zavíta do Banskej Bystrice, BB Online, Retrieved May 11, 2016
2. ^ Banská Bystrica cez víkend pohostí Outbreak Europe Hip Hop Festival 2011, Aktualne.sk. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
3. ^ OUTBREAK EUROPE HIP-HOP FESTIVAL 2011, Street Dance Life. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
4. ^ Banskobystrický OUTBREAK tentokrát svetovým finále!, BB Online. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
5. ^ OUTBREAK 2012 WORLD FINALS, TK Element. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
6. ^ Banská Bystrica opäť na niekoľko dní centrom svetovej hip-hop scény, BB Online. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
7. ^ Príď na Outbreak Europe Hip-Hop Festival!, Refresher. Retrieved May 05, 2016.
8. ^ Finále Outbreak Europe 2014, Red Bull Slovakia. Retrieved May 05, 2016.
9. ^ Outbreak Europe 2014, Europa Shopping Center. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
10. ^ Outbreak Europe 5th edition, Undisputed. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
11. ^ Ak milujete hip-hop nemali by ste chýbať v Banskej Bystrici, Školský servis. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
12. ^ Festival The Legits Blast zverejňuje headlinera, do Banskej Bystrice príde M.O.P., BB Online. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
13. ^ The Legits Blast 2016 : Z breakovej súťaže až po prvotriedny tanečný festival, Ženskyweb. Retrieved November 4, 2016.

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