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Race #27

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Official speed 139.48 wpm (34.07 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 31, 2010 8:59:06am UTC
Race Finish July 31, 2010 8:59:40am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 8)
Points 0.00
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