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Race #180

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Official speed 70.72 wpm (67.19 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 10, 2010 4:00:49am UTC
Race Finish September 10, 2010 4:01:56am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Points 0.00
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