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Race #1741

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Official speed 72.89 wpm (65.19 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 17, 2011 11:46:41am UTC
Race Finish February 17, 2011 11:47:46am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 4. lither (71.89 wpm)
Points 0.00
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