rida (rida_m)

Race #1179

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Official speed 46.99 wpm (65.12 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start December 21, 2011 1:43:16am UTC
Race Finish December 21, 2011 1:44:21am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 92.0%
Points 0.00
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