Martin (martin_cantwell)

Race #824

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Official speed 64.76 wpm (73.38 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 2, 2009 1:16:01pm UTC
Race Finish December 2, 2009 1:17:14pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Points 0.00
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