Doris (dorisk)

Race #164

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Official speed 39.32 wpm (77.82 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 22, 2016 9:51:47pm UTC
Race Finish July 22, 2016 9:53:05pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Accuracy 83.0%
Points 0.00
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