Martin (martin_cantwell)

Race #2647

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Official speed 64.39 wpm (73.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 1, 2012 8:28:41pm UTC
Race Finish November 1, 2012 8:29:54pm UTC
Outcome No win (3 of 4)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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