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499:Paralympics
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208:(high jump)
151:Mike Powell
53:Golden Gala
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1932:Categories
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1693:UK Outdoor
1683:AAA Indoor
1663:Spartakiad
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268:References
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1404:Athletics
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494:Olympics
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57:Herculis
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