andrew (vargonium)

Race #2

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Official speed 53.81 wpm (56.87 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 28, 2011 10:43:40pm UTC
Race Finish March 28, 2011 10:44:37pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Points 0.00
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