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Race #371

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Official speed 58.70 wpm (66.64 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 11, 2012 8:21:56am UTC
Race Finish June 11, 2012 8:23:03am UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 4)
Opponents 1. kidhacks (84.30 wpm)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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