Ned (ned_balthus)

Race #608

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Official speed 93.34 wpm (50.91 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 26, 2009 10:09:35pm UTC
Race Finish August 26, 2009 10:10:26pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Opponents 2. dene (81.39 wpm)
Points 0.00
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