September 24, 2011
Saturday 110924
"Santiago"
Seven rounds for time of:
35 pound Dumbbell hang squat clean, 18 reps
18 Pull-ups
135 pound Power clean, 10 reps
10 Handstand push-ups
Rob Orlando 28:59, Kristan Clever 39:33 (as Rx'd), Rebecca Voigt 46:21 (as Rx'd), Katie Hogan 70:20 (as Rx'd).
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U.S. Army Sergeant Anibal Santiago, 37, of Belvidere, Illinois, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia, died on July, 18, 2010, in Bagram, Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife, Mandy, sons Hannibal, Desmond, and Darian, and parents Anibal and Maria.
WOD Demo with Rob Orlando - video [wmv] [mov]
Posted by Pukie at September 24, 2011 5:00 PM
RIP brother!! we got the watch!!
This looks like a beast of a workout.
Anyone know a link to the speech Mr. Orlando was referring to at the end of the demo video? I would like to hear it.
RIP Sergeant Santiago. I'll give it my best on this WOD. I'll keep the bucket close to me, just in case.
Semper Fi
RIP Sgt.
What should I sub for the dumbbell HSC? Bar HSC?
Neil--I listened to Greg Amundson at his "CrossFit Goal Setting" seminar at Overload earlier this year. He is an amazing speaker and I'm confident that anyone who attends his seminar will walk away armed with many useful tools. The one I referred to is one of a hundred that I could have mentioned.
Rob O
what is the name of that box?
RIP
36:25 - scaled down to 4 sets.
*Rob you are a beast!
RIP. Thank you for your service.
RIP Sergeant.
I visited Montreal for the first time this week and CF L'Usine made me feel right at home. Thanks to Dom and Chris and all the animals in the evening classes!
Ken
AAAAAAARRRH.
That was exactly what I needed after last night!
Sub Dumbbell for 16kg kettle bells.
39.15
Keep it coming CFHQ
The Ranger Creed...
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor.
All the Way!
RIP Sgt. Santiago. This will be a killer workout.
9-23-11
"Grace" w/ 138lbs
2:10
PR since knee surgery!
RIP Santiago. Your sacrifice makes us free. I will never forget.
48:46 50kg P/Clean, One abmat for HSPU. Rob Orlando that video gave me the inspiration to do this, keep up the submissions! "which dog are you going to feed?"
Toughest workout I've done in a long time. Sets were more broken than our political system. 53:39. M/32/187lb
Kris C. killing it once again- you rock!
Scaled to 50% reps on each round
32:16
fitting workout for a hero; RIP brother.
Fair winds and following seas on your journey warrior!
55:45 with 30# DB and 6" pad for HSPU
Holy squat cleans!
Thank you Santiago.
“There has never yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering.” Theodore Roosevelt
48:00 Rx'd. Cooked.
GFBD
1:06:01, and so proud I can say RX'ed!
What a massive WOD. Everything is going to hurt tomorrow.
RIP Ranger and God bless your family
Only did 3 rounds twinge in shoulder on pullups so cut it short
used 30llb dumbells do not have 35
Hspu feet draped over bar on power rack
20:58
39 minutes flat
what can you say
most time was spent on hang cleans
try taking rest with dbs on shoulders not hanging at side
mabye try for two sets of nine
regular cleans jump hard do not pull with arms
M/43/185
To the Santiago family, I am sorry for your loss.
As rx'd:
48:23
Amazing... after the first round I thought a sub-40 time was in the bag. Great work by everyone who led the way with so many fast times.
More better faster
Great workout. 27:00 RX w/ wall-facing HSPU
Four rounds for time of:
20 kilo Kettlebell snatches, 18 each arm
18 Pull-ups
115 pound Power clean, 10 reps
10 Handstand push-ups
31:11
Rest in Peace Brother
M/53/72"/210
1:02 as Rx'd...could barely move by 7th round.
M/47/6'2/205
2011-09-24: 53.34. 5:13-8:41.
M/31/5'9"/165lbs
29:58 Rx'd (forearms fried)
49:15 rx
RIP SGT Anibal Santiago.
DOL
I have never slain dragons before but I imagine it would feel much like this WOD.
This was a pretty insane workout. Can't believe I even finished it!! :)
Germany, Münster
M 37/5'11/187lbs
28:37 min
Last Round without dumbbell (only snatch)
DNF
4 rounds in 39:15. Must. Work. Harder.
Germany, Münster
M 37/5'11/187lbs
28:37 min
Last Round without dumbbell (only squat)
Must have pissed someone off with yesterday's comment about Thursday's workout being light. That was ridiculous. Almost died in the gym today and still couldn't do what was asked and didn't finish. This is awesome. Thanks
Anibal was a great Ranger and a great man. I am glad I had the chance to know him. Rest in Peace Brother...RLTW
18 squat cleans 15# DB
10 pull ups
10 power cleans 78#
10 HSPU band asst
7 rounds
43:40
Scaled the number of pull ups to 10 per round
Unfortunately, did not finish. Scaled down to 115lb power cleans, 25lb DBs, and 5' inclined pushups, and still only got 5 round done in 49:30... that was pathetic! Going for 7 rounds in under an hour next time! (with the scaling down of course...)
7 rounds
Scaled db hang squat cleans to hang power cleans, my surgically repaired knee having issues again.
Power cleans scaled to 80 #.
Kept asking myself "which dog are you going to feed?"
Going to be sore tomorrow.
41:25
F/5'2"/132#/42
Completed 7 rounds over 4 hours ago and I am still not ok. 41 minutes of broken set after broken set. A very fitting hero tribute.
God bless our heroes, those that have passed, and those that are still serving each and every day.
m/32/5'11"/180
As rx'd except for handstand pushups, they were only 3/4 range of motion
57:10
Rest In Peace
40:41
50 yo.
Modified : 95# and Box HSPU
That one broke me. FML.
RIP brother. Finished with you in mind.
57 mins as RX'd.
One of the toughest workouts I've ever done
26/m/230
I hate you squat cleans
Did grace yesterday....bad mistake, this was brutal but it was awesome RIP
54 minutes even
my grip was done after the fourth round
I have no idea how I finished
RLTW. Headed to the Box to knock this out in honor of a great american hero. RIP brother.
5 rounds, 42:30. At home, so had to sub for the 18 HSC with 10 HSC with 135 bar. This thoroughly wasted me. I think starting paleo on Monday is catching up, gotta get through the adjustment period. Semper Fi, brother Santiago.
Santiago, you were a great man and will always be missed. RLTW!
Does anyone else burst thousands of tiny blood vessels in their face from the HSPU's??? I look like I have chicken pox.
7 rounds:
18x hang squat cleans #30 DB's
18x pull ups (could only manage 10x for last 2 sets)
10x power cleans #95
10x HSPU's (only ~3/4 extension)
38:45
M/25/143/5'8"
That was brutal...God Bless you, Santiago.
That was miserable. After this posting, I am planning to go into a corner and cry.
Did 115# power cleans, everything else as rx'd
71:50
That was miserable. After this posting, I am planning to go into a corner and cry.
Did 115# power cleans, everything else as rx'd
71:50
Wearing a Gas Mask:
46:33 as Rx'd
21-15-9
95 lb power snatch
Pull-ups
HSPU
14.53
Scaled to 25# DB & 115#....
5:39.7
6:51.0
7:40.5
8:20.9
8.51.2
8.39.1
8:55.5
54:58.1
Round 4 is where I started positive self talking.... This was as much about mental toughness as physical strength.
33 y/o M, 168#, 5'11"
summitted without oxygen 1:01:59 (Age 46)
Having just watched the German film NORTH FACE, I figured I'd proceed carefully, like a mountaineer, phase by phase.
I tell you what, I sure hate the WOD video today. It's been over-produced to the point where it's more like a sports highlights reel or pre-game pump-up video than something with real content. We don't even get to see one complete round of the action. We don't even get to see one complete set of anything.
That said, thanks for this brütal workout. Can't wait!
1 hr 15 minutes but i made it.
29:41 but my was scaled down. Once i finished though and saw the time i shouldn't have scaled it down. Although when i finished i was drenched in sweat and breathing pretty heavy so.
Santiago is my brother-in-law, and the man who introduced me to crossfit. I'm on the way to the academy to hit this one in your name brother, your always in my thoughts Nibin. May you rest in peace. All gave some, some gave all. We love and miss you. RLTW!!
M/24/150/5'10"
38:59
DB Squat Cleans @25lbs
Hang Power Cleans @95lbs
rest as Rx'd
M/37/155
As rx'd 34:41, my wife did the womens weight 25db 95 power cleans her time 51:49.
Great workout HQ and R.I.P Santiago
69:25 as Rx'd
That was BRUTAL! Great WOD!
16:59
3 rds. as rx'd.
m/37/6'1"/200
Five rounds for time of:
30 pound Dumbbell hang squat clean, 18 reps
18 Pull-ups
115 pound Power clean, 10 reps
10 Scaled Handstand push-ups
46:11
M/23/160/6'1"
Between this and 31 heroes WOD for the toughest I have done.
58:53 RX
M/40/5'11/198
as rx'd
42:24
as rxd 31:18
WINDSOR CROSSFIT
Ontario, Canada
25# HQS
15 Pull-ups
10 95# Power cleans
10 Incline Push-ups
7 Rounds
42:40
M/51/153/1-1-06
Will attempt this tomorrow
AMRAP 20:00
9 PU
12 Push Press 75#
50M Farmer's walk 1.5 Pood KB each hand.
6 rounds at 20:01
40M/5'10"/170#
W/U: strict weighted pull-up, 3x3 at 40-50-60.
As Rx: 47:03.
C/D: skipped.
Came into this with a head cold complete with congestion, sore throat, and achey fatigue. So I figured I would just plug away at this until I finished it.
Done in your honor, Sgt. Santiago. RIP.
Caught in filter.
As Rx: 47:03.
CFWU (1 Round)
As rx'd 56'48“
I was pressed for time and only did 2 rounds of
25 pound db squat clean, 18 reps
18 Pull-ups
95 pound Power clean, 10 reps
20 second Handstand static holds
25 minutes
cut reps in half, 7 rds, 25 mins
m/39/6/190
As Rx'd
51:40
f/29/501/140ish
As Rx'd w/ 95# cleans
56:06
Wow.
21-15-9
Power snatch@95lb
Pullups
Hspu
14.53
M/30/210/77"
52:33 as Rx'd (I did my HSPU's with toes on a Smith Bar as I cannot yet do a free standing HSPU).
Brutal!!! It felt like the hardest workout for sometime, or maybe I just pushed myself harder because I was rushing to finish before the gym closed. Vicki at the front desk turned all the lights out except for the corner of the gym where I finished round 7. Thanks Vicki!!
20lb DB
85 Power clean
HSPU- head as close to ground as possible
58:06
20lb DB
85 Power Clean
58:06
F/36/105/5.0
59 and change with 20 pd dumbbells and 85 lb power clean.
Massively scaled, 3 rounds, 12.50, good to be back in the saddle
On behalf of the Santiago family, we want to thank everyone for doing this hero WOD. Thanks crossfit for this tough as nail WOD for a tough as nails man. Special thanks to Rob Orlando and that awesome WOD demo. Your a beast. 36:46. Rx'd
30# DB's
Feet on chair and bent over for HSPU
Otherwise as rx'd
59:49
M/40/208/6'4"
Correction..its actually you're a beast..ha
25 September 2011
Seven rounds for time of:
35 pound Dumbbell hang squat clean, 18 reps
18 Pull-ups
135 pound Power clean, 10 reps
10 Handstand push-ups
57 min 37
I had to sub 24 of the hand stand push ups with 3x regular push ups. Handstand push up sets were:
10, 10, 9, 4, 6, 4, 3
Pull ups were on the slippery skinny work bar and very quickly became singles. Cleans were sets of 5 and easy. Hang squat cleans got easier as I figured out how to do them, sets of 6.
Can somebody please tell me what shoes he is wearing in the demo video!! Im pretty sure they are the Reebok fitbomb but I cannot find them to purchase anywhere. Please Help!!!
going to do this today, a little nervous after these comments.
i dont have 35# dbs - should i sub with 20# dbs, 1pood kbs or 70# bar?
68:02
Momma 68:37 20lb db, 75lb clean, assisted pullups
RIP Sergeant Santiago!
I do not know you, but because if your sacrifice we are free to XFit.
"Santiago"
7 rounds
18 hanging dumbbell squat cleans18 35#
18 pullups
10 power cleans 135#
10 handstand pushups
Gunnar: 39:43 (rx)
Chris: 64:44 (rx)
Brendan: 62:12 (25#/135# for 2/115# for 5/ modified handstand pushup)
Matt: 57:35 (25#/115# for 5 & 95# for 2... modified handstand pushups)
18 hang fb sq clean 20#
10 GHDs
10 power clean 95#
10 handstand pushups
Jen:36:14
sub'd 25# DB's
Strained something in upper back so only finished 5 rounds.
44:25
did 2rds after of 18 25#DB squats & 18 incline pushups...
Total time 46:45
m/45/6'4/175
m/40/76/210
DNF - 3rnds rx'd 23:50
We passed on this due to a cookout(:
All my best to the Santiago family. RIP Sgt. Santiago.
Massively scaled to:
7 rounds of:
18 pull-ups
95# power cleans, 10 reps
10 hspu, with feet on smith machine bar
23:52
M/6'1/175/26
7 rounds of:
30# DBs hang squat cleans, 18 reps
pullups, 18 reps
115# power cleans, 10 reps
24" elevated pushups, 10 reps
49:44
42:14 as rx'd
DBSCs did not go well.
I love CrossFit!!!
Yesterday I hit a PR... Today I hit a WALL!!! lol
52:59... about 6 times I wanted to quit on this one... I really started to suffer around the 16 minute mark, and I knew I was in trouble!!! haha
GREAT WORKOUT!!! SUCKED THE WHOLE TIME!!! esp the DBHSC
Really didn't want to do a work-out today, but my mind forced me into it.
Only completed 4 rounds in 25 minutes before heading over to IHOP.
22/m/5'11"/171
M/26/5'7"/138
Subbed 115# for Power Cleans, otherwise as Rx'd.
Time: 56:20
33yo M 175lb 5’10”
CFWU x 3, 5 pull ups, 5 ring dips per round.
HPC 20lbs x 5-5 25lbs x 5 30lbs x 5. Power clean 65lbs x 5-5 95lbs x 115lbs x 3 135lbs x 2
53:20
30lb db hang squat cleans
HSPU feet on rack assist
Foam roll after
22yo M 160lb 5'8"
Rx'ed in 31:42
Really concentrated on what Rob O said about which dog you are feeding. I mentally fed the dog that wants to push through anything no matter how tough it may get. Awesome feeling when i finished
Had to scale PC's to 121.
In your honor: 47:53
RIP
315-325-225 (hurt my back on the 2nd set)
CFWU (1 Round)
As rx'd 56'48“
scaled to 5 rounds: 55min
2 rounds, 115 lbs. power cleans
18:33
i liked the Javorek dumbell complex warmup thing.
"Santiago"
scaled to:
5 rds (due to gym time contstraints)
18 - 27 1/2 dumbbells
18 - pull ups
10 - 95# power cleans
10 - bridged HSPU
28:02
rip sargent.
sub'd HSC w/ 70# bar
RX rest - 35:35
34:01 Rx'd
* Mostly broken as follows:
H.S.Cleans - 10/8
Pull ups - 10/8
P.Cleans - 6/4
HSPU's - 6/4... last few rounds kipping and unbroken
4 Rounds
10 20# Dumbell Thrusters
10 PullUps
10 135# Cleans
10 Push-Ups
17:54
Good Workout
Paul: 36:59 subbed 95# power snatch for 135# power cleans
M/65/186-"Santiago"
Seven scaled to 4)rounds for time of:
35 (scaled to 20)pound Dumbbell hang squat clean, 18 reps
18 Pull-ups
135 pound Power clean, 10 reps (1st rd-135; dropped to 111)
10 Handstand push-ups
33:46
3 rounds for time (scaled from 7)
35 lb DB HSC, 18 reps
18 Pull ups
105 lb Power Cleans
10 HSPU
27:14
43/m/176cm/73kg
5 rounds, 15kg dumbbells
31:14
Wasn't too bad, but ran out of time. Next time I'll go full distance.
pack workout from brandx: 20lb dumbbells, 95lb power cleans:
47:32. One of the top three hardest workouts ever for me.
Splits were: 7:00, 14:45, 26:07, 37:51, 47:32
Still kinda shaking 30 minutes later.
awful awful awful...this killed me and I think I sprained my wrist during the first round of hang cleans. Poor form. :(
Used 115 lb Power cleans on every round but the first.
1:11:33...I need to get stronger. Gotta keep working!!
M/34/5'4"/145lbs
As RX'd
34:58
32 yom, 190 lbs
52:31 as rx'd
54:11 rx
beat one of the girls, haha
RIP Soldier
This one hurt alot.
27:34 Rx'd
Ran 40 miles this weekend so didn't do this till 9-26-11. Very tough but thought of the Santiago family the whole way through. God be with you all. As rx'd 44:03. M/40/135
Warm up Broomstick & 20kg 10 reps Deadlift, Clean/Press, OHS & Push Press, 10 reps 40kg Power Clean
5 Rounds
10 kg Dumbbell hang squat clean, 12 reps
10 Pull-ups (Assisted)
40 kg Power clean, 10 reps (Should of gone 50kg as i was flying through 40kg)
15 Elavated Push-ups
27:06
That workout was so hard
Finished with Tabata row (820 metres, don’t know why i even attempted this as i was struggling to walk & breathe after Santiago!!!)
09/26/2011
Sub'd ring pulls and 50lb dbl presses:
10 reps for DblHSC
53:26
61:45 - 6rds (Ran out of time even though I scaled PCs to 125 lbs to maintain form and did assisted or negative HSPUs all the way through)
Scaled to;
Pack
Five rounds for time of:
30 pound Dumbbell hang squat clean, 18 reps
18 Pull-ups
115 pound Power clean, 10 reps
10 Handstand push-ups
Unknown time as I was working out with my 5 year old... home from school with his first shiner!
what reebok shoes are thoughs that rob has on?
We are all proud of your service and will continue to fight RIP. Our prayers are with the family and those in harms way.
RX'ed. 32:31.
Rx'd 30 min 2 seconds
Pretty rough.
CrossFit Groton
F/34/142/5'1"
7 rounds
20lb dumbbell hang squat clean, 12 reps
Pull ups w purple band, 12 reps
55lb power clean, 10 reps
10 HSPU (feet on bar)
33:20
m/32/175/5'9"
43:12
Had to scale the arse out of that one! hard, hard workout, many thanks :oD
CFWUx3 (push-ups middle round only, no pull-ups, no dips)
BWU
52:48 for 4 rounds due to time
last round scaled power cleans to 115lbs.
Rest easy, Ranger.
Ernest 41/M/61"/170
M/37/6'1/250
38:36 only thing I scaled was HSPU did hand release instead. Had nothing left after this
Four rounds. Rest as Rx'd.
28:43
Mrs. Miyagi
25# DB Hang squat cleans, 95# Power clean, HSPU to level of Abmat on floor. Rest as Rx'd.
56:38
Pack weights but only 3 rounds 18:14
F/32/124/5'1"
27mins
only got through 4 rounds. 135 was too heavy.
10x fwd handsprings
7 rds
Sub 10 planche push ups (feet on bench rocked forward) for HSPU
All else rx'd
40:07
5 rds as rx'd weights and reps
28:35
RIP SGT Santiago!
Iassen
3/75
RLTW!
Actually people, he is a specialist. He isn't/wasn't a sergeant yet.
Thanks.
35:44
Used 40lb dumbbells
39:40 rx for 5 rounds, man Kristan Clever kicked my butt!
Hey Ryan..I'm curious..what makes you say that?..Did you know him?
Rest in Peace, Sergeant Santiago. I am not a Ranger but RLTW!!!!! I rarely follow the workouts on the main but do take time to honor our Nations fallen service members. It was an honor to sweat this out.
This was an awesome WOD and my I completed as Rx'd in 33:59.
M38/6'1"/184#
40.25 as rx'd
Mentally and physically challenging befitting a Hero WOD
One of the toughest
Ant, no. But i'm in the military. And he's wearing his rank on his chest. It's blatantly obvious. So it's a give credit where credit is due type thing. He's a specialist.
M38/6'1"/184#
40.25 as rx'd
Mentally and physically challenging befitting a Hero WOD
One of the toughest
Mr.Ryan, as the spouse of Sgt. Anibal Santiago his rank is the correct information. There is no typo here, yes his picture shows he is a specialist. However, due to him being gone most of the time training or working(which is common for Rangers)it was one of the few pictures I had of him in uniform.
Thank you to all on here who attempted or completed this workout and all of your comments. This was the perfect workout for him as it described him to a "T".
Thank you to crossfit for creating such a beast of a workout!
Only completed six rounds as Rx'd - 45:50
f/27/140/5'5"
7 RFT:
18 DBSC, 15 lbs
18 assisted pullups
10 hang cleans, 75 lbs
10 HSPUs, not quite at full depth (yet)
=52:27 my muscles have nothing left ;)
Amazing, intense WOD, suitable for this hero tribute.
Rest in peace, Sgt Santiago, may God bless you and your family.
50:58
Scaled to:
30lb DB hanging squat cleans
125lb power cleans
57:23 scaled to 5lb DB Hang Squat Cleans, Assisted Pull-ups, 35lb power cleans & assited handstand push-ups
m/38/148/5'4"
Barbell 75lbs Hang Squat Cleans and the rest AS RX
37:55
39:50
Gave up at 5 rounds. I lost the mental battle today.
Sergeant Santiago Rest in Peace. May God welcome you, and comfort your family & friends.
Lacked motiviation today but powered through in memory of Sergeant Santiago.
71:41 (as rx'd)
M/50/192#/72"
m/37/5'9/181
CFWU-1. Row 500m. Had to rush to try to get it in before 5:00 WOD at Triangle.
32:02
Had to stop at 5 rounds since 5:00 class was starting.
Sq cleans not too bad. Didn't feel like hip ext was good on cleans.
1:02 as rx'd
M/47/6'2/205
Five rounds for time of:
35 lb one-arm snatch, 18 reps
18 Pull-ups
135 pound Power clean, 10 reps
135 lb Standing shoulder press, 10 reps
28:32
Scaled to five rounds since my grip was gone. Congrats to those that made it through all seven rounds!!
M/26/5'11''/195
115 lb Power cleans
Four rounds
39:15
51/m/190
Scaled 18 reps to 10's, weights rx'd/7rds 31:38
29:38 (5 rounds)
35lb db hang sq cleans, 15 reps
15 pull ups
50k power sq cleans, 10 reps
10 HSPU (3 assisted in rnd 3 & 4, all assisted in rnd 5)
M/33/5'8"/170lb
39:38. Rxd
RIP SGT Santiago
56:34 - 30# db, 115# bar
This is my favorite WOD and I dread it everytime it comes up in the schedule
35:20
RX'D
Male /24/ 5'7/ 158lbs
Great Workout.
As rx'd, 34:51.
Tougher and longer than expected, this one took its toll on my hands. I was on a pretty good pace in the first few rounds, started to crash a bit in rounds 4 and 5, and pushed hard in the final two rounds. DB squat cleans were probably the worst, broke them into 2 chunks after round 1. Started breaking pullups 12-6 in round 3, and kept that strategy until the last round, when I was starting to tear in a couple spots, so I had to take more breaks. Broke power cleans 5-5 for all. HSPUs unbroken, the lone bright spot today. I will be feeling this one tomorrow.
Happy Hero Friday (WOD 77 of 103)!