James (jamesofnet)

Race #1208

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Official speed 49.53 wpm (95.94 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 26, 2017 1:36:33am UTC
Race Finish February 26, 2017 1:38:09am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 86.0%
Points 0.00
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