Emile (zolaric)

Race #1520

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Official speed 48.74 wpm (97.50 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start May 26, 2012 10:53:04pm UTC
Race Finish May 26, 2012 10:54:41pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 3)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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