DUFOUR (dufour)

Race #19844

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Official speed 76.64 wpm (62.00 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 27, 2008 7:57:55pm UTC
Race Finish December 27, 2008 7:58:57pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Points 0.00
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