Sevenum (sevenum)

Race #161

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Official speed 95.51 wpm (49.75 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 20, 2009 4:13:35pm UTC
Race Finish December 20, 2009 4:14:25pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Points 0.00
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