James (runinbahn)

Race #144

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Official speed 89.08 wpm (53.35 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start October 31, 2012 1:13:24am UTC
Race Finish October 31, 2012 1:14:17am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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