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References
- ↑ Liina Luik. rio2016.com
- 1 2 Liina Luik. nbcolympics.com
- ↑ Liina Luik at World Athletics
- ↑ "Liina Luik". IAAF. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ↑ Final results. iaaf.org
- ↑ Leila Luik. nbcolympics.com
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