Battesti (koubou)

Race #2

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Official speed 47.50 wpm (64.42 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 4, 2009 8:11:35pm UTC
Race Finish August 4, 2009 8:12:39pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Points 0.00
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