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Race #1601

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Official speed 114.82 wpm (41.39 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 30, 2013 6:31:10am UTC
Race Finish November 30, 2013 6:31:51am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 0.00
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