Nguyễn Hữu Hiệp Hai (second_half)

Race #312

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Official speed 53.40 wpm (73.26 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start November 8, 2011 4:09:21pm UTC
Race Finish November 8, 2011 4:10:34pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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