Marie (savannahmc)

Race #771

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Official speed 58.87 wpm (80.72 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 13, 2011 8:00:12pm UTC
Race Finish August 13, 2011 8:01:33pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 88.0%
Points 0.00
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