janet (charley)

Race #103

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Official speed 34.26 wpm (89.32 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 5, 2009 5:56:02pm UTC
Race Finish March 5, 2009 5:57:32pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. zivry (43.04 wpm)
Points 0.00
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