John (johndel)

Race #446

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Official speed 80.18 wpm (59.27 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 1, 2009 11:28:26am UTC
Race Finish July 1, 2009 11:29:25am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. jrpky42003 (66.56 wpm)
Points 0.00
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