Brendon (nodnerb)

Race #428

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Official speed 47.88 wpm (63.91 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 14, 2012 5:14:30am UTC
Race Finish August 14, 2012 5:15:34am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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