Erica (suzeyq86)

Race #518

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Official speed 54.54 wpm (87.13 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 23, 2011 10:56:12pm UTC
Race Finish October 23, 2011 10:57:39pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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