Melissa (mrswunschel)

Race #46

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Official speed 75.44 wpm (62.99 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 13, 2009 6:04:33pm UTC
Race Finish October 13, 2009 6:05:36pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Points 0.00
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