Gareth (gddawson)

Race #276

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Official speed 57.45 wpm (82.72 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 15, 2012 1:19:31pm UTC
Race Finish October 15, 2012 1:20:54pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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