Tim (tpsherratt)

Race #1034

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Official speed 83.41 wpm (56.97 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 7, 2012 10:33:17am UTC
Race Finish September 7, 2012 10:34:14am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 2)
Accuracy 98.0%
Points 0.00
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