Helen (lyra)

Race #432

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Official speed 42.07 wpm (72.74 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 20, 2009 11:29:21am UTC
Race Finish February 20, 2009 11:30:33am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Opponents 2. cascalhinho (35.98 wpm)
Points 0.00
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