Alex (the_drifter)

Race #561

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Official speed 80.66 wpm (48.80 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 2, 2009 3:01:22pm UTC
Race Finish April 2, 2009 3:02:11pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Points 0.00
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