Laurie (lauriehamlyn)

Race #1746

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Official speed 35.14 wpm (87.08 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 9, 2011 6:01:32pm UTC
Race Finish February 9, 2011 6:02:59pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Points 0.00
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