mark (quondam)

Race #8

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Official speed 55.52 wpm (70.89 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 30, 2012 5:01:47pm UTC
Race Finish October 30, 2012 5:02:58pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 87.0%
Points 0.00
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