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This weekend, Bangor Roller Derby will host its first "bout" at the old Hampden Academy gym.
It's a growing sport around here. Nick Coit joins us with a look at unique part of it.
These athletes train very hard. It's one of those sports that involves a lot. You have to be a good skater. You have to be able to push people around. Also, you have to be aggressive.
One way to bring that intensity out...derby names! Each athlete has a special name...so when they walk into practice or a "bout," they turn into someone different!
We asked a couple of the athletes how they got their names!
Special Names Help 'Pump Up' Roller Derby Athletes
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