David (dvast)

Race #392

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Official speed 47.63 wpm (99.77 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 6, 2008 3:16:54pm UTC
Race Finish December 6, 2008 3:18:33pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 4)
Points 0.00
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