Lotus (flower)

Race #134

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Official speed 40.94 wpm (96.14 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start August 4, 2011 6:02:38pm UTC
Race Finish August 4, 2011 6:04:15pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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