john (johnkelly841@hotmail.com)

Race #16790

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Official speed 66.14 wpm (71.85 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 16, 2014 11:04:08am UTC
Race Finish May 16, 2014 11:05:20am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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