Number Puzzle: Solve 34 in 11 Lines Using 1-17

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Using the numbers 1 - 17, place the numbers in the circles so that the sum of the numbers on every line equals 34. There are 11 lines. I have one solution. I think this is a very challenging puzzle that few can solve.
 

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Hi Helios!
From top to down, and left to right:
13
4,7,17,6
9,1
5,3
11,8,15
16,14
10,2,12
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As far as I can tell 10+2+12 in bottom line is not 34...

Seems to me like there are just two solutions - symmetrical, so in a way there exist only one.

14 - 16 4 8 6 - 3 1 - 13 11 - 5 17 12 - 7 2 - 10 9 15

(these are rows)
 
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Borek's solution is an exact match to mine. This solution looks unique. Thanks all for your efforts with this puzzle.