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Race #106

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Official speed 52.62 wpm (90.31 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 4, 2011 2:05:32pm UTC
Race Finish August 4, 2011 2:07:03pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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