Norps (norps)

Race #219

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Official speed 48.72 wpm (97.54 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 11, 2012 12:50:01pm UTC
Race Finish June 11, 2012 12:51:38pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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