DUFOUR (dufour)

Race #9595

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Official speed 80.43 wpm (59.08 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 19, 2008 10:49:23pm UTC
Race Finish October 19, 2008 10:50:22pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Points 0.00
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