Furch (furch)

Race #846

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Official speed 79.34 wpm (59.89 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 11, 2012 12:08:23pm UTC
Race Finish December 11, 2012 12:09:23pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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