Darik (daniel_de_darik)

Race #818

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Official speed 59.05 wpm (80.47 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 24, 2009 12:20:43pm UTC
Race Finish October 24, 2009 12:22:03pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Points 0.00
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