klong2 (klong2)

Race #569

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Official speed 54.43 wpm (87.30 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 23, 2012 11:34:10pm UTC
Race Finish February 23, 2012 11:35:38pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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