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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Percibal Blades". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 19 November 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
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