dat (leophan)

Race #458

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Official speed 47.12 wpm (83.53 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 28, 2009 5:36:56am UTC
Race Finish April 28, 2009 5:38:19am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Points 0.00
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