JeanValjean (johnvaljohn)

Race #3618

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Official speed 52.28 wpm (90.90 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 4, 2017 11:20:38am UTC
Race Finish May 4, 2017 11:22:09am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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