Gerard (venzdrake)

Race #1386

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Official speed 57.02 wpm (53.67 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 18, 2012 3:02:43pm UTC
Race Finish August 18, 2012 3:03:36pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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