Ginger (glf1968)

Race #725

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Official speed 39.14 wpm (78.18 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 19, 2011 2:23:18pm UTC
Race Finish June 19, 2011 2:24:37pm UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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