Rachel (briggs)

Race #32

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Official speed 44.85 wpm (105.95 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 19, 2009 11:53:53pm UTC
Race Finish February 19, 2009 11:55:39pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Points 0.00
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