Marbby (laffin)

Race #2

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Official speed 75.49 wpm (51.82 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start July 3, 2014 9:15:07pm UTC
Race Finish July 3, 2014 9:15:59pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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