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Race #18679

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Official speed 93.39 wpm (50.88 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 24, 2010 11:57:41am UTC
Race Finish June 24, 2010 11:58:32am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Opponents 1. yves103 (103.63 wpm)
Points 0.00
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