sufran (sufran)

Race #697

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Official speed 58.55 wpm (81.16 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 29, 2010 10:26:59am UTC
Race Finish July 29, 2010 10:28:21am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 3)
Points 0.00
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