Tom (mackentosh)

Race #1863

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Official speed 46.82 wpm (65.36 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start April 23, 2010 7:32:06pm UTC
Race Finish April 23, 2010 7:33:11pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 4)
Opponents 3. darren (30.16 wpm)
Points 0.00
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