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    "name": "PODXS 070 Club Valentine Sprint",
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      },
      {
        "name": "Medium Power",
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      {
        "name": "High Power",
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    "verified": true,
    "rules_url": "https://www.podxs070.com/o7o-club-sponsored-contests/valentine-sprint",
    "rules_url_pattern": "",
    "rules_url_archived": "",
    "rules_url_checked": "2026-08-12",
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      "day": 14
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      "time": "0000"
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        "40m"
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