Long (hercules8844)

Race #764

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Official speed 53.78 wpm (88.36 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 10, 2011 4:03:59pm UTC
Race Finish December 10, 2011 4:05:28pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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