Madison (madisonhemmings)

Race #79

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Official speed 44.91 wpm (68.14 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 18, 2014 3:38:07pm UTC
Race Finish June 18, 2014 3:39:15pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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