Nicolas (nicovercesi)

Race #9686

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Official speed 84.33 wpm (56.35 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 25, 2011 2:16:34am UTC
Race Finish September 25, 2011 2:17:30am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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