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Race #1662

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Official speed 151.70 wpm (31.33 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 17, 2012 8:11:01pm UTC
Race Finish June 17, 2012 8:11:33pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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