Hill (hill)

Race #87

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Official speed 50.15 wpm (61.02 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 8, 2009 3:50:45pm UTC
Race Finish March 8, 2009 3:51:46pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Points 0.00
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