Yvonne (ngowayvonne)

Race #863

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Official speed 116.44 wpm (33.60 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 19, 2013 6:40:55pm UTC
Race Finish July 19, 2013 6:41:29pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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