Kaiji (johnpetrucci)

Race #357

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Official speed 87.53 wpm (44.97 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 27, 2009 1:18:17pm UTC
Race Finish February 27, 2009 1:19:02pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Points 0.00
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