James (james1215)

Race #1305

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Official speed 106.49 wpm (44.62 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 31, 2011 9:55:00am UTC
Race Finish December 31, 2011 9:55:45am UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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