amaterasu (amaterasu)

Race #161

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Official speed 57.57 wpm (68.37 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 4, 2008 10:39:35am UTC
Race Finish November 4, 2008 10:40:43am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Points 0.00
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