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    "Division of Movement and Training Sciences/Biomechanics of Sport, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany",
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    "Institute of Sport Science, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany",
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    "Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States of America"
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