Willard (pvtlink)

Race #1116

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Official speed 74.05 wpm (64.17 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 28, 2015 7:51:56am UTC
Race Finish February 28, 2015 7:53:00am UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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