Vimarsh (vimarsh)

Race #36

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Official speed 27.96 wpm (109.44 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 2, 2010 7:23:11pm UTC
Race Finish December 2, 2010 7:25:00pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Points 0.00
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