Guy (dvorakman)

Race #120

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Official speed 45.64 wpm (67.05 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 8, 2009 8:02:03pm UTC
Race Finish October 8, 2009 8:03:10pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Points 0.00
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