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Table o Contents

Message rom the Head Reeree......................................................................3

Schedule o Events..............................................................................................4

Pre-Race Inormation...........................................................................................8

Race Day Inormation...........................................................................................7

Race Day Parking................................................................................................10

Swim Course.......................................................................................................11

Bike Course.........................................................................................................14

Bike Shipping & Bike Tech Inormation............................................................14

Run Course.........................................................................................................20

Post-Race Inormation.......................................................................................24

Medical................................................................................................................25

Qualiying or the 2012 Ironman World Championship..................................28

Sponsors..............................................................................................................30


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A Message rom the Head Reeree . . .

We will operate under the three strikes and youre out principle. Even though DRAFTIN

is the only violation to incur a time penalty (to be served in the nearest penalty tent

various spots on the bike course), any type o violation counts toward your three strikes.

For example:

1. DRAFTING violation (our minutes served in a bike course penalty tent)

2. HELMET CHINSTRAP violation

3. LITTERING violation a third violation results in disqualication (DQ)

Again, any combination o three rule violations will result in a DQ. To maximize yo

understanding o the rules on race day, please take the time to read and understand t

ollowing summary o Position Violations.

Always rideon the right sideof your lane to avoid an ILLEGAL POSITIONorBLOCKINGcall

Keepfourbikelengths(7 meters) between your bikes ront wheel and the rearwheel o the cyclist in ront o you to avoid a DRAFTING call

Alwayspassontheleftofthecyclistinfrontofyou,neverontherighttoavoidanILLEGAL PASS call

Completeyourpasswithin 20 seconds to avoid a DRAFTING call

Ifpassed,dropbackour bike lengths beore attempting to re-pass to avoid anOVERTAKENorDRAFTINGcall

Triathlon is an individual event, and it is your responsibility to ully understand the rules a

avoid penalties. In the case o Position Violations, the reerees ruling is nal and is not op

to protests or appeals. The ollowing are several other common rules violations:

HELMETCHINSTRAPthechinstrapofyourhelmetmustbesecurelyfastenedwhenever you are on your bike on race day!

RACENUMBERyoumust display your race number duringthebike and runportions o the race, and your bike number must be properly attached to your bikeand be visible.

LITTERINGdonotthrowawayANYTHINGoutsideofofcialaidstations!

UNAUTHORIZEDEQUIPMENTsorry,absolutelynocellphones,MP3players,OakleyThumps,iPodsorotheraudiolisteningdevices!

OUTSIDEASSISTANCEdoNOTacceptanyassistancefromanyoneotherthanaraceofcial,anddoNOThavenon-racersrideorrunalongsideyou!

You must go to a penalty tent or any violation to have your number marked, a

all violations count toward your three strikes. There will be no penalty tents on t

run. I you are penalized on the run, the ofcial will mark your number on the spo

Please remember to treat other athletes, volunteers and your reerees with courtesy a

consideration.NotdoingsoisconsideredUNSPORTSMANLIKECONDUCTandmayresin disqualication.


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Schedule o Events

Thursday, November 24, 2011:

Friday, November 25, 2011:

7:00 - 11:00 a.m.

3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

8:00 10:00 p.m.

Bikemechanicalserviceathosthotels.(Onlyforhotelguests).

OfcialFordIronmanCozumelmerchandiseforsale.COZUMEL CONVENTION CENTER LOBBY AND OFFICIASTOREAT PUNTA LANGOSTACRUISETERMINAL& SHOPPING CENTER.

Bike mechanical service center.

COZUMELCONVENTIONCENTER.

Ford Ironman Cozumel athlete packet pick up.


Ford Ironman Cozumel expo.


Mexican Artcrat Expo

Benito Juarez Plaza (Downtown), presented by Cozumel City

Cozumel ocial music band public concert


7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

7:00 - 11:00 a.m.

3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.

SwimtrainingsessioninCHANKANAABpark,ofcialFordIronman Cozumel course (there will not be transportation rom hos

hotels to the swim venue or this activity).

Bikemechanicalserviceathosthotels.(Onlyforhotelguests).

OfcialFordIronmanCozumelmerchandiseforsale.

COZUMELCONVENTIONCENTERLOBBY.

OfcialFordIronmanCozumelmerchandiseforsale.OFFICIALSTOREATPUNTALANGOSTACRUISETERMINAL&SHOPPINGCENTER.

Bike mechanical service center.





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9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Ford Ironman Cozumel athlete packet pick up.

COZUMELCONVENTIONCENTER.FINALCHANCETOPICKUPCOMPETITORPACKAGE.

Ford Ironman Cozumel expo.


FINAL CHANCE TO PICK UP COMPETITOR PACKAGE.

ENGLISHSPOKEN MANDATORY PRE-RACE MEETING.COZUMELANDRESORTHOTEL.

ENGLISHSPOKENMANDATORY PRE-RACE MEETING.COZUMELANDRESORTHOTEL.

SPANISHSPOKENMANDATORY PRE-RACE MEETING.COZUMELANDRESORTHOTEL.

Pasta Dinner

PUNTALANGOSTACRUISETERMINAL&SHOPPINGCENTE

OfcialFordIronmanCozumelmerchandiseforsale.OFFICIALSTOREATPUNTALANGOSTACRUISETERMINALSHOPPINGCENTER

Cultural Event


Saturday, November 26, 2011:

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

10:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SwimtrainingsessioninCHANKANAABpark,ofcialFordIroman Cozumel course (there will not be transportation rom ho

hotels to the swim venue or this activity).

OfcialFordIronmanCozumelmerchandiseforsale.TRANSITIONAREA(CHANKANAAB).



Free transportation rom host hotels to transition area or bik

check in.

Bike / Bike gear bag / Run gear bag MANDATORY

check in at Transition area.

GOTOBIKECHECKSECTIONFORCHECKINTIMEDEPENINGONBIBNUMBER.

Bike mechanical service center opens in transition area.


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11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

5:00 - 5:30 a.m.

5:30 - 6:30 a.m.

6:40 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

12:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

9:00 hrs.

OfcialFordIronmanCozumelmerchandiseforsale.OFFICIALSTOREATPUNTALANGOSTACRUISETERMINAL&SHOPPINGCENTER.

Cultural Event


Free transportation rom host hotels to transition area.

Transition area opens. Chankanaab Park.

ELITE RACE START

RACE START

(When you complete the race, you must pick up your bike and

gear bags at the transition area no later than 01:00 a.m. on Mon

day, November 28th).

OfcialFordIronmanCozumelmerchandiseforsale.TRANSITIONAREAINCHANKANAABPARK



OfcialFordIronmanCozumelmerchandiseforsale.

FINISHLINEAREAANDOFFICIALSTOREATPUNTALANGOSTACRUISETERMINAL&SHOPPINGCENTER.

OFFICIALRACECUTOFF

OfcialFordIronmanCozumelsouvenirandFINISHERmerchandiseforsaleatthePUNTALANGOSTACRUISETERMINAL&SHOPPINGCENTERofcialstore.

SLOTallocationfortheFordIronmanWorldChampionship2012AWARDSCEREMONYENTRANCE BOOTHAT PUNTA LANGOSTACRUISETERMINAL&SHOPPINGCENTER.

Awards ceremony

PUNTALANGOSTACRUISETERMINAL&SHOPPINGCENTER

Closing party

CARLOS AND CHARLIE S AND SEOR FROGS RESTAURANTSATPUNTALANGOSTACRUISETERMINAL&SHOPPING CENTER

Sunday, November 27, 2011:

Monday, November 28, 2011:

* Important: this schedule could be modifed.


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Personal Communication Plan

Prior to departing or Cozumel be sure to establish a communications plan with amily a

riends back home. Establish a race day emergency contact with those who may ne

to reach you in an emergency. Even i you are in Cozumel with amily and riends, it

essential that you have a plan or contacting or reuniting with your group ollowing t

race.

Athlete Check-In

Athlete check-in will take place at the Cozumel Convention Center beginning Thursda

November 24th. Please reer to the event schedule or athlete check in and packet pick

hours.

IMPORTANT: Avoid long time lines downloading and printing the waiver orm ro

the Registration and Packet Pick Up section at the event site, sign it and get it alo

with a copy o your ofcial ID.

To complete the check-in process, athletes will need the ollowing:

1. Government issued photo identication

2. Ford Ironman Cozumel registration conrmation

3. Signed event waiver which can be printed out trough the packet pick up section at

the event web site to avoid long time lines at packet pick up (it will also be provided

during the check-in).

4. Pick your participant packet which must include: Sport bag, race numbers: 2 bib

numbers (one or the ront and one or the back), one helmet number, one bikenumber and 5 bag (pre swim, special needs, run and bike gear) numbers, swim

cap,athletewristband,IPICOchip,bikejacket,bikewaterbottleand5bagsforpreswim, special needs, run and bike gear.

Important notice: Packet pick up process is personal.

ALL RACE PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 6:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMB

25th.

Athlete WristbandA wristband will be axed to your wrist at athlete check-in. This band will identiy you

an ocial participant and must be worn during the entire week. The wristband allo

youaccesstransitionareaandpost-raceathleterecoveryarea.Youwillnotbeallowedremove your bicycle and/or gear rom the transition area ollowing the race without yo

wristband axed to your wrist.

Please do not remove your wristband until ater the awards banquet or you will be deni

entry.


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Personal Saety

Always train with at least one other person (especially in the open water). While swimmin

please wear a brightly colored swim cap and ensure that your amily members and/or rien

know where you are.

When training, please bike and run on the shoulder without moving into the trac lan

Please be courteous and aware that the people sharing the roads with you are people y

will count on during race day to ulll your physical and emotional needs. Please ride sing

le, as biking side by side is illegal.

As you are one o Cancuns invited guests, please respect and obey the trac laws duri

yourtrainingpractices.Violatorswillbecited.Youarerequiredtocarryproperidenticatat all times. I you are stopped, you must present your identication to the inquiring oc

Failuretodosomayresultinracedisqualication.Yourcooperationisappreciated.

Bike/Run Gear & Special Needs BagsDuring athlete check-in you will receive ve bags:

Silver: morning clothes bag

Blue: bike gear bag

Green: bike special needs bag

Red: run gear bag

Yellow: run special needs bag

Please pack the correct gear in the appropriate bag and place them in the transition ar

according to the instructions that ollow. Be sure all o your gear is clearly marked with yo

name and race number stickers which will be included in your packet.

Bike/RungearbagsshouldbebroughtwithyoutoT1onSaturday,November26th during bike check in.

Specialneedsbikeandrunbagsshouldbehandedtotherespectivebusesonrace morning rom 5:30 to 6:30 a.m., located outside the T1 entrance.

Mandatory PRE-RACE

The organizing committee and the Mexican Triathlon Federation ocials will let you knoabout the nal instructions and recommendations or the race, this will be your chance

solve all questions you may have so please assist to one o the ollowing times.

Will take place at the Cozumel & Resort hotel (two block away rom the Cozumel Convent

Center (packet pick up), Friday, November 25th.

- ENGLISH SPOKEN: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

- ENGLISH SPOKEN: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

- SPANISH SPOKEN: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.


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Welcome Dinner

Each athlete will receive complimentary entry (athlete wristband), or the Welcome

Dinner, Friday, November 25, 6:00 8:00 p.m. at Punta Langosta Cruise Terminal &

Shopping Center.

Please do not remove the wristband prior to the dinner or you will be denied entry.

DinnerticketsforthegeneralpublicwillbeavailableforpurchaseonCarlosandCharliesrestaurantboothattheeventexpo(VERYLIMITEDnumberofticketswillbesold,price$15USD).

Mandatory Bicycle/Helmet & Gear Bag Check-In

Mandatory bicycle and gear bag check-in is Saturday, November 26th.

Location: Chankanaab Park.

All bicycles, helmet and bike/run gear bags must be checked into the transition area 1

andleftovernight.Oureventstaffwillthentransportyourrungearbagstothebagrackslocated near Transition area 2 at bike dismount. Bicycles, helmet and bike/run gear bags

willnotbepermittedtoenterthetransitionareaonracemorning.Youhavetheoptiontocover your bike computer or remove it; ull bike covers are not permitted.

Youwillhaveaccesstoyourbicyclebeginningat5:30a.m.onracemorning,butyouwill not be allowed to remove your bike rom the transition area until the start o the

bikeportionoftherace.Youwillnothaveaccesstoyourbikeandrungearbagsonracemorning until ater the swim, so please plan accordingly.

Pack your bike and run gear in the appropriate gear bag and place them on the prope

bag rack.

Cycling shoes may be let in the transition area 1 on Saturday, November 26th, but must

be clipped / attached to the bicycle; otherwise they must be placed inside the bike gea

bag.

No loose gear will be allowed on the ground next to the bicycles.


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RACE DAY INFORMATION

Race Day Parking

The Chankanaab parking lot will be used as transition area 1 so there will not be any

parking space available inside the park. Parking on the road is strictly prohibited, soplease use the host hotels transportation or a taxi cab to get there.

Event ree transportation departing rom 9:30 a.m. and taxi cab transportation will be the

only available option or spectators to get rom Chankanaab park ater the swim nish to

City Hall plaza where transition 2 and nish line will take place.

Race Morning Check-in Procedure

The transition area will open at 5:30 a.m. on race day. Plan to arrive early. Be sure to

account or the 15-minute walk rom the transition area to the swim start.

Body remarkingwill begin at5:30 a.m. atthe transition entrance. Youwill not bepermitted into the swim start area on race day without your wristband, swim cap, timing

chip and your body marked. I you have misplaced any o these items, please see the

transition director or a replacement. Do not apply sunscreen, oil, Vaseline or lotion

until ater you have been body marked.

Bike / Run Special Needs Bags

SpecialneedsstationswillbelocatedatKm97ofthebikecourseandKm21oftheruncourse. The special needs stations are or special nutritional purposes or extra gear only

All unclaimed bags will be discarded ater the special needs station closes.

Prior to the swim start, leave your bike and run special needs bags at the respective

buses outside T1.

Morning Clothes Bag

Prior to the swim start on race morning, nd the baggage storage tent inside the transition

area, place any items (e.g., dry clothes, hotel room key, meds) you may need ater you

nish in the bag that will be given to you in site. Please do not place any valuables in

your bag.

Youwillcollectyourbagatthesameplacefollowingtherace.Anyitemsthatdonot tinside the bag, such as bike pumps and backpacks, will not be accepted.

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Swim Course 2.4 miles / 3.8 km

Course summaryThe 2.4-mile swim starts at the Dolphin Discovery dock inside Chankanaab park and

nishesattheconcretedockjustsouthofthestartingdock.

The course is 1 (one) lap.

There will be only one mass start or all the age group athletes. Elite/pro athletes wil

start earlier on a separate wave. During the swim, athletes must keep the buoy markers

to their let. A bigger buoy will mark the turns.

Additional swim course details

Onracemorning,athleteswillwalk200meterfromthetransitiontotheswimstart.

Amassswimstartforprofessionalathleteswillbeginat6:40a.m.followedbya 7:00a.m. mass swim start or all age group athletes.

Thewatervisibilityis100%,buoyswillbeplacedevery200mforyourreference

along the course.

Practice Swims

Prior to race day, acclimatize yoursel to the water conditions by participating in the

practice swims on Friday and Saturday mornings (7:00 9:00 a.m.). While swimming

during the scheduled practice swims, always ollow the instructions o water saety

personnel and wear a brightly colored swim cap.

Do not swim out beyond the buoys and never swim alone!

There will not be ree transportation rom host hotels to practice swims.

Swim course rules and instructions

1. Onceyouarriveattheswimstartonracemorning,leaveyourmorningclothesbagatthedesignateddroparea.Youcannotleaveanygearatyourbicyclerack.

2. Athletes who wear glasses or have other special needs may place these items

on the special needs table at the swim start / swim nish prior to the start. Be

sure to label them with your name and race number.

3. Dont orget to bring the swim cap and timing chip provided to you at athlete

check-in to the swim start check-in area. Failure to wear the ocial swim cap

may result in your disqualication.

4. Sincetheprojectedwatertemperatureonracedayis84degreesFahrenheit,wetsuit use wont be permitted.

5. There will NOT be an opportunity to warm up in the water prior to the start. 5.

Wearing swim goggles is recommended but not required.

6. Wearing swim goggles is recommended but not required.

7. No ns, paddles, snorkels or fotation devices o any kind are allowed.

8. No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. Lieguards, surboards, kayaks and

boats will adequately patrol the swim course.


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9. Swimmers are required to stay on course and keep the course buoys markers

to the let. Failure to do so may result in disqualication.

10. I you nd yoursel in need o assistance during the swim, raise an arm overhead,

pump it up and down and call or seek assistance the water saety personnel.

Any swimmer who receives assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, must

retire and withdraw rom the remainder o the race, unless such assistancedid not aid the swimmer in making orward progress. No swimmer shall return

to the race i the ocial rendering assistance requests that the participant

withdraws rom the race or receive medical assistance.

11. The swim course will close one hour and ten minutes ater each wave group.

All athletes still in the water ater the cut-o time will be disqualied and will not

be permitted to continue the event.

12. As you exit the water, you will cross timing mats on your way to the transition

area.

Onceinsidetransition,youarerequiredtopickupyourbluebikegearbagpriorto entering the changing tent, even i you have an empty gear bag. This is a

security measure designed to maintain an accurate count o swimmers still in

the water. Athletes must dress or the bike portion o the race in the changing

tent only. Changing will not be allowed in the bike holding area as it impedes

trac through the bike lanes. Public nudity is prohibited.

13. Ater changing into your bike gear, place your swim gear inside the empty bike

gear bag and leave your bag at the designated bag drop.


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Bike Course 112 miles / 180.2 km

Course summary

ThebikecoursestartsattheCHANKANAABparkinglot(T1),andnishesatT2nexttoCozumelCityHallintheheartofdowntown.Youwillhavetocomplete3lapsalongthe

Highway around the Island in a counter clockwise direction. Every lap will go by the CitHall which is located next to T2 and the nish line.

UponleavingT1atChankanaabpark,turnrightontheCozumelhighwayforabout1miles towards the south side o the Island (Punta Sur), at this point you will continu

towards the north or about 9 miles right next to the ocean, with strong cross winds, unt

thejunctionwithJuarezAve.(aplacecalledMezcalitos),whereyouwillturnleftandgstraightuntil30thAve.whereyoullturnleftandgostraightuntil11thstreet,turnrightand go straight until City Hall to complete lap 1. Two more and you will have nished th

beautiul bike ride.

The rst two laps are 39.5 miles each (63k), and the third lap is 33 miles (54k).

The entire course is fat and the pavement is in perect conditions.

** Important: Due to the strong cross winds during a portion o the bike segmen

the use o ull DISC wheels will be strictly orbidden (all others like HED thre

spoke or similar will be fne), please take this into consideration to select you

racing wheels. Race ofcials will monitor this at bike check in.

Six (6) on-course aid stations, plus a special needs station, will keep the athletes ueled

Bike shipping

We proudly present TRI Bike Transport as an ocial service provider or Ford Ironma

Cozumel, or more ino please reer to this section in our site.

I you decide to take your bike with you and in order to avoid inconveniences with Mexica

customs, we strongly recommend to take it as part o your baggage and not shipping

using other than TBT service.

Most airlines recommend that you use the ollowing procedures when shipping your bike

Pack your bike as i you were shipping a carton o eggs. Do everything you canto ensure damage-ree delivery.

Boldlylabelyourbikecasewithyourname,address,etc.,soitcanbeidentiedquickly.

IfyouplantoarriveinCozumelimmediatelybeforethebikecheckin,youriskhaving your bike arrive ater you do.

Bike tech services

The ocial bike shop and technical provider o the event, will open their event store an

tech service center on Friday, September 16 at the Peninsula room entrance at the Fiest

Americana Condesa hotel. They will be staed by expert bike technicians and stocke

withgreatdealsonavarietyofmerchandise(tires,tubes,CO2,andmore).

Please look at the event ocial program or service dates and times.


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Tech tips & other details

Bike inspection will not be provided at bike check-in, although technicians will be available

Athletes are ultimately responsible or their own bikes. However, race ocials may, a

theirdiscretion,makenaljudgmentastothesoundnessofthebikes.

Prior to mandatory bike check-in on Saturday, be sure your bar-end plugs are in place an

youhavenoloosespokes,brakes,headsets,strippedcables,etc.Adjustthehubsanposition handlebars correctly. Ensure that cables and tires are in good condition and sew

up tires are glued properly onto the rims. Securely asten all equipment you may carr

with you on race day.

To avoid an unexpected fat tire, wait until race morning to infate your tires to their prope

air pressure. While there will be a limited number o pumps available in the transition are

onracemorning,werecommendyoucanbringyourown.Youmustgiveyourpumpta amily member or riend beore the race start, since pumps will not be accepted wit

your morning clothes bag.

For security and saety reasons, bikes will not be allowed out o the transition area onc

bike check-in begins on Saturday. No one will be allowed to enter the bike compoun

unless accompanied by a race ocial.

Onraceday,biketechvehicleswillpatrolthecoursetoaidinemergencyrepairs,butiis the sole responsibility o every athlete to carry the necessary items to make their ow

repairs and continue with their race.

Bike course rules and instructions

1. All bikes must display the bike rame number. Bike number will be a sticker that

you have to ax to your bike.

2. Tandems, recumbents, airings or any add-on device designed exclusively to

reduce resistance are not allowed. Any new, unusual or prototype equipment

willbesubjecttoadeterminationoflegalitybyIronmanand/ortheHeadReferee.

3. All bikes must be checked in the Saturday prior to race day. Race ocials

reservetherighttorejectanybikeorhelmetnotmeetingsafetystandards.Ifthe bike does not meet saety standards, the athlete will be required to correct

theproblembeforeparticipatingintherace.Onceyourbikeischeckedintothetransition area, only small covers on the seat and/or computer will be allowed.

Large plastic bags that cover the entire bike will not be permitted.

4. Position Rules:

a. AbsolutelyNODRAFTINGofanotherbikeoranyothervehicleisallowed.

b. Athletes must ride single le on the ar right side o the road except when

passing another rider. Side-by-side riding is not allowed.

c. Overtakingridersmaypassontheleftforupto20seconds,butmustmove back to the right side o the road, ater passing.


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d. Riders must keep 7 meters (~4 bike lengths) distance between bikes

except when passing.

e. An overtaken rider must all back 7 meters (~4 bike lengths) beore

attempting to regain the lead rom a ront running bike.

. Athletes committing rules violations will be notied on the spot by anocial.

g. The ocial will:

i. Call out your race number, notiy you that you have received either a

REDCARDfordrafting,oraYELLOWCARDforanyotherpenalty.The ocial will show you the corresponding colored card.

ii. Instruct you to report to the next penalty tent (PT) on the course. There

will be at least two PTs on the course and one in the second transition

area.THEEXACTLOCATIONOFTHEPTsWILLBESTATEDATTHEATHLETE BRIEFINGS.

iii. Take your photograph or verication that you were penalized.

h. The Athlete will:

i. ReporttothenextPTandtellthePTOfcialwhetheryoureceivedaREDCARDoraYELLOWCARD.IfyoufailtoreporttothenextPT,you may be disqualied.

ii. HaveracenumbersmarkedbythePTOfcialwitha/fordraftingora P or all other penalties.

iii. Register, via the sign-in sheet.

iv. Resume the race immediately, upon having your numbers marked

withaPandregistering,forallnon-draftingviolations(YELLOWCARD).

v. Remain in the PT or our minutes or each drating violation (RED

CARD).

vi. Be disqualied i you receive any combination o three penalties. I

you are disqualied, you may nish the bike course but may not start

the run.

vii. Risk disqualication or not reporting to the PT.

5. Shoesmustbeinthebikegearbagorsecuredtobikepedals.ShoesmayNOTbe beside the bike. Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times.

6. Each participant must wear the Ironman-issued race number at all times while

onthecourse.OneofthetwobibnumbersmustbeplacedlowontheBACKofridersjerseywhereitisclearlyvisible.FoldingorcuttingracenumberorintentionalalterationofanykindisSTRICTLYPROHIBITED.Racebeltsmaybeworn.


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7. CPSC-approved helmets are required during the entire bike including in and out

o transition area. Any athlete riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap not

astened may be disqualied. Alterations to a hard-shell helmet, which aect its

integrity, are not allowed.

8. No individual support is allowed. Ample aid stations will be provided. Friends,

amily members, coaches or supporters o any type may not bike, drive or runalongside an athlete, may not pass ood or other items to an athlete and should

be warned to stay completely clear o all athletes to avoid disqualication. It is

incumbentuponeachathletetorejectimmediatelyanyattempttoassist,followor escort. Bike bottles must be tossed toward the bottle drop at the entrance

and/or exit o an aid station. A penalty will be assessed or discarding a bike

bottle or any other litter/trash outside the designated drop zone.

9. Each participant must be individually responsible or the repair and maintenance

o their own bike. Assistance by anyone other than race personnel will be ground

or disqualication. Each cyclist should be prepared to handle any possible

mechanical malunction. Technical support does not include the normal changing

o fat tires. A limited number o technical support vehicles will be on the course

to assist with emergency repairs whenever possible. Be prepared!

10. Participants are expected to ollow directions and instructions o all race ocials

and public authorities. Failure to do so may result in disqualication.

11. Athletes may walk their bike, i necessary, but may not make progress on the

bike course unless accompanied by their bike.

12. All participants must mount and dismount in the marked zones at the transition

area.Undernocircumstancesshouldanathleteridetheirbikeinsidethetransitionarea.

13. Headsets or headphones are not allowed during any portion o the event.

14. I you need minor medical assistance, sag vehicles will pick you up and take

you to the medical tent, where you will receive treatment. Depending upon

the level o care, ambulances may take you to the nearest hospital to receive

treatment. I you have a technical problem, the sag vehicles will take you to the

next aid station. I you have a problem, please go to an aid station or urther

assistance.

15. The bike course will close 10 hours and 30 minutes ater the swim starts. All

athletes still on the bike course ater the cut-o time will be disqualied and willnot be permitted to continue the event.

16. Ater completing the bike portion and upon entering the transition area, athletes

must pick up their run gear bag, even i you have an empty gear bag. This is a

security measure designed to maintain an accurate count o cyclists still on the

course. Athletes must dress or the run portion o the race in the changing tent

only. Changing will not be allowed in the bike holding area as it impedes trac

through the bike lanes. Public nudity is prohibited.

17. Ater changing into your run gear, place your bike gear inside the empty run gear

bag and leave your bag at the designated bag drop.


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Local Trafc Laws

Please remember that members o the local community use the bike course roads

Realize that you are an ambassador or the sport and the event and the impact o you

actions is ar reaching. When youre out riding the course, please adhere to local tra

laws and go the extra mile to be courteous and respectul to the residents o the loc

community.

When training, please ollow these suggestions:

Pleaseridesinglele.Thisisnotjustforyoursafetybutalsotoensurelocaldrivercan get where they need to go without delay and rustration.

Pleaseobeytrafclaws(stopatstopsigns,signalwhenturning,etc.).

Pleasedonotuseprivatepropertyasatoilet.

Pleasedonotlitter.Keepyourenergybarandgelwrapperswithyouuntilyoundtrash container.

Pleaseaskyourfriendsandfamilymemberstorefrainfrompaintingtheroadsalonthe course. This deaces public property and is a punishable oense.

Every time a cyclist has an altercation with a driver, that driver sees every cyclist on th

road as the enemy. Every time a cyclist is courteous to a driver, that driver will give ever

cyclist on the road that much more respect and courtesy in return. Please think beor

you act.


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COZUMEL

REEFMARINEPARK

RafaelE

.MelgarAv. BenitoJuarezAv.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN12Mi (19km)

COZUMEL ISLANDCUZAMIL means Island of the Swallows

FERRYDOCK

COZUMELINTERNATIONALAIRPORT

PUNTA NORTE

PUNTA SUR

PUNTA MOLAS

CRUISE SHIP PIER

San Miguel

CHANKANAABPARK

BIKE START

SAN GERVASIORUINS

UTURN

San Miguel Plaza

City Hall Plaza/FINISH LINE

UTURN

BIKE FINISH

RUN START

30Av.

11A

v.

SWIM 2.4 Mi (3.8km)

AID STATION

BIKE 112 Mi (180km)

RUN 26.2 Mi (42.2km)

MELI COZUMEL GOLF & BEACH RESORTEL COZUMELEO BEACH RESORT

HOTEL COZUMEL & RESORT

PRESIDENTE INTERCONTINENTAL

FIESTA AMERICANA COZUMEL

SABOR COZUMEL RESORT & SPA

OCCIDENTAL ALLEGRO COZUMEL

IBEROSTAR COZUMEL HOTEL


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Run Course - 26.2 miles / 42.2 km

Course summary

Therun isatandpassesmanyofCozumelssignaturesites,including itswaterfronwalk, downtown main plaza, and historic neighborhoods. Run course stations are locate

every kilometer, although the entire course will be marked every 1 mile and every 5km

The run nishes at the City Hall plaza in downtown Cozumel.

Ater nishing the bike portion o the race, hand in your bike to the T2 volunteers who w

rack your bike or you, and proceed to the run bag racks and changing tents.

The run will start towards the North along the main street (Raael Melgar Ave.) unt

reaching the turnaround point near the Cozumel Gol Course. It will be an out and bac

course to which you will run 3 laps. Each lap is 8.7 miles (14k).

Run course rules and instructions

1. No orm o locomotion other than running or walking is allowed.

2. Runners must wear their bib number at all times on the course. Race numbers

issued by Ford Ironman Cozumel identiy the ocial participants in the race.

Folding, cutting or intentionally altering the bib number is strictly prohibited. The

bib number must be placed on ront o the runner and securely attached. Race

belts may be worn. Shoes and shirts are required on the run segment, bare

torsos are not allowed.

3. This is an individual event. Individual support vehicles or non-participant escort

runners are prohibited and will result in the athletes disqualication. Teamwork

in the orm o outside assistance, which provides an advantage over single

competitors, is not allowed.

A non-participant escort runner includes participants who have withdrawn

rom the race, been disqualied or nished the race. Friends, amily members,

coaches or supporters o any type may not bike, drive or run alongside a

participant, may not pass ood or other items to a participant and should be

warned to stay completely clear o all participant to avoid the disqualication o

theparticipant.Itisincumbentuponeachparticipanttoimmediatelyrejectanyattempt to assist, ollow or escort. It is permissible or a participant who is still

competing to run with other participants who are still competing.

4. Runners are expected to ollow the directions and instructions o all race ocials

and public authorities.

5. The Ford Ironman Cozumel course will close 17 hours ater the age group swim

starts. Runners still on the course ater that time will be given the opportunity

to unocially nish the race, upon the sole discretion o race organizers and

Public authorities.


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Finish Line Policy

Friends and/or amily members are not permitted to cross the nish line or enter the n

chute with participating athletes. This policy will allow each competitor adequate time

celebrate their accomplishment without interering with other nishers and ensure t

saety o all participants, volunteers and ans. Athletes who choose not to respect t

policy will receive an automatic disqualication (DQ).

Event Sanction

Mexican Triathlon Federation (FMTRI) will sanction the 2011 Ford Ironman Cozumel a

the event will abide by their rules and their ocials.

Any abuse o marshals, race ocials or volunteers is grounds or immediate disqualicati

Rules Applying To All Segments o RaceIt is the athletes responsibility to know all aspects o the swim, bike and run.

1. Participants are expected to ollow directions and instructions o all race ocials

and public authorities.

2. Course marshals shall have authority to disqualiy any contestant.

3.Medical personnel shall have ULTIMATE and FINAL authority to remove acontestantfromtheraceifthecontestantisjudgedtobephysicallyincapableocontinuingtheracewithoutriskofseriousinjuryordeath.Medicaltransportof

any contestant will result in disqualication.

4. No participant can use a Perormance Enhancing drug or procedure. All doping

processes and violations will be handled in strict accordance to the World Anti-

Doping Agency (WADA) code. A list o banned substances is available at: http://

www.wada-ama.org/en/dynamic.ch2?pageCategory.id+370, also known as the

WADA Prohibited List. Participants may be requested to undergo drug testing

beore and ater the event. I you are requested to do so, you hereby agree to

abide by such testing procedures.

5. The Medical Control Rules set orth by FMTRI, in harmony with WADA regulations

and policies on banned substances, will be binding on all participants. In addition

other rules and regulations, even i not yet recognized by the WADA, may beinstituted, which i such occurs, you agree to abide by.

6. Should any participant have an Adverse Analytical Finding according to the WADA

code, all procedures with regards to handling o the sample, notication, testing

oftheBSample,adjudicationandsuspensionswillbeperformedinaccordancewith the WADA code.

7. Fraud, thet, abusive treatment o volunteers or others and acts o poor

sportsmanship are grounds or immediate disqualication and will result in

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8. I an athlete decides to withdraw rom the race at any time, it is the responsibility

o the contestant to report to the timing tent located at the nish line and turn

in their bib number and timing chip immediately. It is essential that race ocials

know where contestants are on the course at all times. Failure to comply ater

withdrawing rom the race may result in contestant being prevented rom

competinginanyIRONMANeventinthefuture.

9. Ford Ironman Cozumel reserves the right to make rule changes at any time

provided all athletes are notied in writing and/or at the pre-race athlete briengs

meetings.

10. As an FMTRI-sanctioned race, the Ford Ironman Cozumel will subscribe to

FMTRI rules specically, proessional athletes may not win age group awards

and age group athletes are not eligible or prize money.

11. Communication devices o any type are strictly prohibited during competition.

Useofsuchdevicesmayresultindisqualication.

12.IRONMANdoesnotallowthetransferofanathletesregistrationtoanother;no exceptions will be made to this rule. Any attempt to transer registration will

result in disqualication and suspension rom uture participation in any Ironman

event.

Physically Challenged Division Rules

Supplemental rules and regulations pertaining to the Physically Challenged division ar

consistent with FMTRI rules.

Swim

1. IRONMANreservestherighttoseedcontestantattheswimstart(i.e.,earlystart, late start, designated wave, etc.).

2. Athlete may use wetsuit during competition. Each athlete must obtain approval

fromIRONMANpriortotheraceforallswimwearandaccessoriestobeusedduring the swim. Any change thereater will be grounds or disqualication.

The use o any fotation devices is prohibited unless otherwise approved by

IRONMAN.

Bike

1. Cycling conduct and specications are consistent with FMTRI rules.

2.Handcyclesareallowed.Raceofcialsreservetherighttorejectanybikenotmeeting saety standards.

3. Equipment must otherwise conorm to all other general rules or bicycles as

it pertains to the Ironman competition, including no add-on device(s) that may

reduce wind resistance or enhance aerodynamics o the bicycle/handcycle,

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4. Participant is required to maintain control o his/her bicycle/handcycle and to

operate at a reasonable speed so as not to threaten the saety and well being

o aid station volunteers, other competitors, race ocials and spectators.

Operationofa bicycle/handcycle ina dangerousor recklessmannerwill begrounds or disqualication.

5. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire handcycle (bike) segment

including in and out o the transition area. Any athlete riding without an approved

helmet or chinstrap not astened will be disqualied.

6. DRAFTING IS PROHIBITED.

Run

1. Running conduct and specications are consistent with FMTRI rules.

2. Athletes are required to comply with the same equipment saety inspectionor the run portion o the event as is required or the bicycle/handcycle portion.

Standard racing chairs shall be used.

3. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire wheelchair (run) segment

including in and out o the transition area. Any athlete riding without an approved

helmet or chinstrap not astened will be disqualied.

Race Timing

The race will ocially end 17 hours ater the age group swim start. Aid station stopstransitions, etc., will be included in your total elapsed time. Splits will be recorded o

each segment o the race. The ollowing cuto times apply or each segment o the race

Swim:2hoursand20minutesaftertheswimstart.Anyathletestillinthewaterater this time will be disqualied and removed rom the race.

Bike:10hoursand30minutesaftertheswimstart.Anyathletestillonthebikeater this time will be disqualied and removed rom the race.

Run:17hoursaftertheswimstart.Anyathletestillontherunafterthistimewill be disqualied.

TheracewillbetimedwiththeIPICOchip.Yourresponsibilitiesasacompetitorinclude

1. When you pick up your race packet and timing chip at athlete check-in, stop by

the chip verication table to ensure that your correct name shows up on the

computer screen.

2. Youmustwearyourtimingchipatalltimeswhileyouareracing.Fastenittoeither ankle with the Velcro strap provided beore the swim start and leave it on

untilafteryounishtherun.YoumayapplyVaselinearoundyourankle.Itwillnot aect the chip. Volunteers will help you remove the chip at the nish line.

3. I you do not start the race on Sunday, you are still responsible or returning the


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chip to race management. Chips should be returned to the address indicated in

itsenvelope.

4. I you drop out or are pulled rom the race at any time, turn your chip in to a

race ocial. Failure to do so may disqualiy you rom participating in uture

IRONMANevents.Itisessentialthatweknowwhereyouareonthecourseatall times or your saety and our peace o mind. I you are transported to any

medical station, the medical sta will take responsibility or your chip.

5. Yourracechipisa loaner.Bypickingupyourracenumberandchip,youareguaranteeing that you will return the chip to race management, or you will be

billed$50USDforitsreplacement.

6. I you lose your timing chip during the event, you are responsible or a

replacement at the ollowing location: timing tent next to the nish line gantry.

I you lose your timing chip while on the run course, notiy a timing ocial

immediately ater crossing the nish line.

7. Failure to wear your timing chip on race day, return your chip ater the event

or pay the replacement cost o your lost chip may disqualiy you rom uture

IRONMANevents.

No chip = no time

Bicycle and Gear Bags Recovery

You are required to reclaim your bicycle and bike and run gear bags at the secontransitionarea(T2)aftertherace(Sunday5:00p.m.1:00a.m.).Youmusthaveyou

athlete wristband on or entry into the transition area.

There will not be event provided shuttle bus service rom T2 to host hotels ater the race

you may get a taxi right next to the T2, please note that some o the host hotels are alon

the race course, you may expect delays to get to your destination.

Medical

There will be medical sta and acilities throughout the race course. Trained individual

will be stationed along the swim course (in boats and on rescue boards) to assist you i

case o an emergency.

Additionally, there will be a primary medical aid station at the nish, as well as mobil

medicalteamsroamingthecourse.Overhalfofthevisitsoccurafterparticipantshavnished the race. Please do not leave the nish area until you and your riends are sur

you are okay, until you can drink without vomiting and stand without dizziness. Th

medical aid station at nish line will ocially close 18 hours ater the swim start. A

athletes seeking medical attention ater that time will be reerred to local emergenc

room acilities.

All medical expenses incurred are the sole responsibility o the athlete and not For

Ironman Cozumel.

Particulardangersincludedehydration,hyponatremia,sunburn,exhaustionand injurie


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sustained rom accidents. Please ask or medical help i you have the slightest hint yo

mayneedit.Youwillnotbepenalizedforreceivingamedicalevaluation.Youwillbewithdrawn rom the race only i you require transportation, IV fuids or i medical personn

eel your continued participation could result in serious harm or death.

During events o extreme endurance, the bodys pain threshold is raised, and you may b

in more trouble than you realize. The medical personnel will do all they can to keep yoin the race and assure a sae nish. Also, please be attentive when taking water, sport

drink or other supplies rom volunteers when youre on your bike to avoid the possibilit

ofaccidentorinjurytoyourselforanother.

Pleasetrimyourngernailsandtoenailspriortothestartoftheracetoavoidinjurytoothathletes. Be especially careul to rinse your goggles o any excess deogger solutions t

avoid eye irritation.

I you spend three months prior to the event in a climate cooler than Cozumel, we sugges

you consider an acclimation period in Cozumel beore the race. The chance o dehydratio

and electrolyte imbalance can be reduced signicantly by a proper period o acclimation

Stay with your amiliar and proven routine regarding training, nutrition and equipment

especiallyjustpriortotherace.Thisalsoappliestopre-racedietaryintakeandmedicationsIt is recommended you avoid an extreme elimination diet. Adequate salt intake durin

training and during the event is especially important.

I you are taking any medications, or have any medical problem that may infuence you

performanceoryourtreatmentintheeventofaninjury,adviseusofallnecessarydetaiwell in advance o race day. Failure to do so will result in suspension o participation i

futureIRONMANevents.

Youaresolelyresponsibleforavoidingmedicationsthatappearonthelistofbanned

substances as determined rom WADA.

FeedbackfrompreviousIRONMANcontestantsindicateswecanneveroveremphasizthe importance o hydrating prior to and during the event. Ford Ironman Cozumels Chie

Physician recommends you begin hydrating heavily several days beore the race and drin

enough water so your urine is clear, colorless and copious by race day.

Aid Stations

Throughout the bike course, there will be six (6) aid stations which will be located a

KM10,20,34,40,50and60ofeverylaptosupplyyouwithGatoradeRegularFormul

(lemon-lime and orange favor) in ready-to-drink sport-top bottles, water, PowerbarsPowerbar Gel, ice, oranges and bananas. Be sure to toss empty bike bottles and sport

nutrition wrappers at the drop targets immediately prior to each aid station. Water bottle

will be exchanged at the aid stations. Individual bottles will not be returned to athletes.

Ontheruncourse,aidstationswillbelocatedapproximatelyeverykilometerandwioer Gatorade Regular Formula (lemon-lime and orange favor), water, Pepsi, Powerbar

Powerbar Gel, ice, oranges, bananas, pretzels and mosquito repellent.

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Post Race Sports Massage Therapy

Onraceday, the teamwill offercomplimentary10-minute post-racemassagesat trecovery zone.

Awards Banquet

Each athlete will receive complimentary entry (athlete wristband), or the Awards Banqu

Monday, November 28, 6:00 8:00 p.m. at Punta Langosta Cruise Terminal & Shoppi

Center.

Please do not remove the wristband prior to the banquet or you will be denied entry.

DinnerticketsforthegeneralpublicwillbeavailableforpurchaseonCarlosandCharlierestaurantboothattheeventexpo(VERYLIMITEDnumberofticketswillbesold,pr

$15USD).

Closing Party

Cheer and celebrate you are an Ironman!

CarlosandCharliesandSeorFrogsrestaurantswillcelebrateallathleteswithaclosparty,dontmissit!

Place: Punta Langosta Cruise terminal and Shopping Center.

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Race Photography

2DigitalphotoisproudtohavebeenselectedastheOfcialPhotographersfortheeve2Digital will photograph all athletes and make these photos available on the event web s

a ew days ater the event.

So what do you need to do?

1. Be sure to have your race / bib number visible at all times2. Raise your arms and SMILE when you cross the nish line!

Best o luck and well see you at the fnish line!


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Qualiying or the 2012

Ford Ironman World Championship

1) Fity (50) qualiying slots or the 2012 Ford Ironman World Championship will be

awarded to the top proessional and age group nishers. Please review the table

attheeventsitefortheprojectedslotallocationbycategory.Finalslotallocationwill be determined on race day based on the number o ocial starters.

2) Look at the preliminary results ater the race to know i you have qualied to

compete at the Ford Ironman World Championship, i so, you must assist to

SLOTALLOCATIONmeeting.

Youmustclaimyourslotin-personpriortotheAwardsBanquetonMonday,Novemb28, 4:00 p.m. at the awards ceremony entrance at Punta Langosta Cruise Terminal a

ShoppingCenter..Pleasebepreparedtopaythe$750.00USDor$10,200MexicanPesoentryfeewithCASHONLY.

Sorry we will not accept credit or debit cards, personal or traveler checks or any othcurrency. Any unclaimed slots will be rolled down to the next eligible present nishers

ROLLDOWN PROCEDURE:

1. The athlete must be present at the roll down which will be held right ater the slot

allocation to accept the slot. I the athlete is not present to accept the slot, the

slot will be oreited to another athlete.

2. A slot will roll down to the next person (same gender) in a designated age

group i the athlete originally earning the slot is not present or has declined the

slot.

3. Slots must be rolled down within the same age group and gender.


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4. Should any slot(s) roll down through an entire age group without being

claimed, the slot (s) will be assigned to the age group within that gender having

the largest number o athletes.

5. Age group slots may not be assigned to pros and pro slots may not be assigned

toagegroups.NOEXCEPTIONS.

6. I an athlete wins a slot, that slot must be used in the year it is assigned.

7. I an athlete wins a slot, they must pay all world championship entry ees at your

qualiying event.

8. The race organization reserves the right to recall any slots that may have been

awarded in error.

5. Age group slots may not be assigned to pros and pro slots may not be assigned

toagegroups.NOEXCEPTIONS.

6. I an athlete wins a slot, that slot must be used in the year it is assigned.

7. I an athlete wins a slot, they must pay all world championship entry ees at your

qualiying event.

8. The race organization reserves the right to recall any slots that may have been

awarded in error.

Registration or the 2012 Ironman Cozumel

OnlineregistrationfornextyearsCozumelIronman(November25,2012)willbeavailabon www.ironmancozumel.com beginning at 12:00 p.m. Central time on Monday, Novemb

28, 2011.

There will be no onsite registration.

PleaseconsiderthatforthirdyearinarowtheeventSOLDOUTtheentriesmanymontbeore the event date.

Lost & Found

Wehighlyrecommendthatyoumarkyourgearwithyourbibnumber,asIRONMANis nresponsible or any lost items. For luggage lost while traveling, please contact your airlin

Good Luck!


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