Sonnhard (sonnhard)

Race #278

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Official speed 150.68 wpm (31.54 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start June 23, 2013 5:17:39am UTC
Race Finish June 23, 2013 5:18:11am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 97.0%
Points 0.00
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