Nathaniel (nathaniel_h)

Race #468

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Official speed 115.86 wpm (41.02 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start January 19, 2016 3:21:37am UTC
Race Finish January 19, 2016 3:22:18am UTC
Outcome No win (1 of 1)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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