husam (husam_haider184@yahoo.com)

Race #1225

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Official speed 47.89 wpm (81.69 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 6, 2012 7:22:07pm UTC
Race Finish February 6, 2012 7:23:29pm UTC
Outcome Win (1 of 4)
Accuracy 90.0%
Points 0.00
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