Rickard (remme)

Race #481

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Official speed 64.68 wpm (73.47 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 9, 2009 10:14:17pm UTC
Race Finish April 9, 2009 10:15:30pm UTC
Outcome No win (4 of 5)
Opponents 3. pmgett (70.20 wpm)
Points 0.00
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