Alexander the Great (zachcraft)

Race #492

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Official speed 141.39 wpm (33.61 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start September 18, 2012 2:12:00am UTC
Race Finish September 18, 2012 2:12:34am UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 99.0%
Points 0.00
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