Tina (tinahan)

Race #238

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Official speed 48.68 wpm (62.86 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 14, 2010 9:10:29am UTC
Race Finish March 14, 2010 9:11:32am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Points 0.00
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