Emile (zolaric)

Race #431

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Official speed 69.16 wpm (68.71 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 15, 2011 7:21:33pm UTC
Race Finish August 15, 2011 7:22:42pm UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Accuracy 84.0%
Points 0.00
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